Ultra-Fast-Triggered Devices Workshop
October 6-7, 2022
Washington, DC
The Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) held a workshop to engage technical experts from the power electronics, optoelectronics, photonics, and other related communities to discuss the development and demonstration of next-generation ultra-fast semiconductor devices for enhanced resiliency and reliability of power electronics systems ranging from kilowatts to gigawatts of power.
Workshop participants provided expert inputs on the technical aspects of ultra-fast-triggered semiconductors and how such devices can aid U.S. goals to develop future high-performance resilient power systems. Participants were split into several breakout sessions to brainstorm different aspects of the technology and its applications. Feedback will be collected and used for a potential FOA creation.
Day 1: Thursday, October 6th, 2022
| Time | Event/Speaker |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Registration, Networking, and Breakfast |
| 8:45 AM - 8:50 AM | Dr. Jennifer Gerbi, Acting Director, ARPA-E |
| 8:50 AM - 9:10 AM | ARPA-E Investments in Power Electronics Dr. Isik C. Kizilyalli, Associate Director for Technology & Program Director, ARPA-E |
| 9:10 AM - 9:40 AM | Ultra-Fast-Triggered Semiconductors for Enhanced System Resiliency – Workshop Goals Dr. Olga Spahn, Program Director, ARPA-E |
| 9:40 AM - 10:05 AM | Ultra-Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors: Opportunities and Challenges Dr. Robert Kaplar, Sandia National Labs |
| 10:05 AM - 10:20 AM | Break |
| 10:20 AM - 10:45 AM | System Aspects for Ultrafast Switching Dr. Jane Lehr, University of New Mexico |
| 10:45 AM - 11:10 AM | Dr. Fred Zutavern, Eureka Aerospace, Consultant |
| 11:10 AM - 11:35 AM | An Overview of Utility and Mechanisms of Photonics for Power Electronics Dr. Sudip Mazumder, University of Illinois Chicago |
| 11:35 AM - 12:25 PM | Panel Discussion with Invited Speakers |
| 12:25 PM - 1:25 PM | Lunch / Networking |
| 1:25 PM - 1:30 PM | Breakout Session Announcements/Logistics |
| 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
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| 3:30 PM - 3:50 PM | Break and Transition Back to General Session - Independence Ballroom FGH |
| 3:50 PM - 3:55 PM | Group 1- Breakout Overview |
| 3:55 PM - 4:00 PM | Group 2 - Breakout Overview |
| 4:00 PM - 4:05 PM | Group 3 - Breakout Overview |
| 4:05 PM - 4:10 PM | Group 4 - Breakout Overview |
| 4:10 PM - 5:00 PM | Open Discussion and Day 1 Conclusions |
| End of Day 1 | |
Day 2: Friday, October 7th, 2022
| Time | Event/Speaker |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Registration, Networking, and Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM | Day 2 Welcome & Brief Recap of Day 1 Dr. Olga Spahn, Program Director, ARPA-E |
| 8:45 AM - 9:10 AM | Semiconductor Switches for Highest Reliability and Longest Lifetime Dr. Kasunaidu (Kasu) Vechalapu and Daniel Dalpiaz, Infineon Technologies (Full slides available on request) |
| 9:10 AM - 9:35 AM | In Search of a “Magic Switch” for Electronic Power Systems Dr. Dushan Boroyevich, Virginia Tech |
| 9:35 AM - 10:35 AM | Panel Discussion with All Invited Speakers |
| 10:35 AM - 10:40 AM | Breakout Session Announcements/Logistics |
| 10:40 AM - 11:00 AM | Break and Transition to Breakout Rooms |
| 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
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| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch / Networking |
| 1:30 PM - 1:35 PM | Group 1 - Breakout Overview |
| 1:35 PM - 1:40 PM | Group 2 - Breakout Overview |
| 1:40 PM - 1:45 PM | Group 3 - Breakout Overview |
| 1:45 PM - 1:50 PM | Group 4 - Breakout Overview |
| 1:50 PM - 2:15 PM | Open Discussion and Workshop Wrap Up |
| Workshop Ends | |
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