Student Thesis

Institute of Robust Power Semiconductor Systems (ILH)

Here you will find an overview of our offered topics for internal and external bachelor, research and master theses sorted by topics.
A complete overview can be found below.

Research Areas

Intelligent Power Modules

High power density and high switching frequencies impose stringent requirements on packaging …

Microwave Circuit Design

Circuit design of fully integrated analog front ends for application in THz communication and radar …

Radar Systems

Simulation, design and characterization of radar systems

Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors

Characterization is the first step to properly design power electronic circuits. A good knowledge of …

Reliability & Robustness

Simulation, design, implementation and measurement of temperature and degradation phenomena as well …

Terahertz Communication Systems

Simulation, design and characterization of ultra-wideband wireless THz communication systems

Digital Twin & AI-based Control

Digital Twin of Power Electronic Systems and (AI-based) Control of Power Electronics

If you are interested in one of the topics from the table below, please contact the corresponding supervisor.

Own ideas for possible topics are welcome to be proposed. Current announcements and projects can serve as an inspiration. If interested, please contact a research assistant of the ILH to arrange an appointment for discussion.

Further topics or cooperations might be announced in the foyer Pfaffenwaldring 47 or the institute.

MA = master thesis, BA = bachelor thesis, FA = research project (Forschungsarbeit), HiWi = student assistant
PE = power electronics, HF = high frequency electronics

Title Type Field Supervisor
Automatation of a Variable Inductive Load for Automated Calorimetric Measurements BA LE Ruben Schnitzler
Comparison of Different GaN-HEMTs Regarding their Dynamic ON-State Resistance BA LE Mathias Weiser
Development of a Unified Gate Driver Supply BA/FA/MA LE Mathias Weiser
Automatic Antenna Positioning Algorithms for Millimeter Wave Communication Systems (EIVE-T project) MA/FA/BA HF Laura Manoliu
Cross-polarization Effects in Broadband Wireless Communication Systems (EIVE-T project) MA/FA HF Laura Manoliu
Real-time signal evaluation and correction with Xilinx MPSoC MA HF Laura Manoliu
MTT-Sat Challenge: Intelligent WBand GaN SSPA with variable GaN DC/DC MA/FA/BA HF/PE Dominik Koch / Benjamin Schoch
Design and Evaluation of Integrated Power Detectors for THz-Communication Systems MA/FA HF Dominik Wrana
MMIC Design for Wireless THz-Communication Systems MA/FA HF Dominik Wrana
System-Level Engineering for Wireless THz-Communication Systems MA/FA HF Dominik Wrana
Evaluation of Additive Manufacturing Techniques for Antennas in Wireless Communication Systems BA/FA HF Dominik Wrana
Design of a Low-Noise Amplifier for a Ultra-Wideband RF-Frontend in a 22nm FD-SOI CMOS Process FA/MA HF Athanasios Gatzastras
Design of a Mixer for an Ultra-Wideband RFFrontend in a 22nm FD-SOI CMOS Process FA/MA HF Athanasios Gatzastras
Design of Frontend Components for an Ultra-Wideband Application in a 22nm FD-SOI CMOS Process FA/MA HF Athanasios Gatzastras
Optimierung integrierter Mikrostreifenleitungen für einen 35nm InGaAs mHEMT Prozess im mmW-Bereich FA/MA HF Athanasios Gatzastras
Investigation and Implementation of an E-Band Duplex Link BA/FA HF Laura Manoliu
Multi-Domain and Multi-Goal Optimization of ultra-compact power converters FA/MA PE Dominik Koch
Simulation, Modelling and Optimization of Transformers for high-frequent switching converters FA/MA PE Dominik Koch
On the Applicability and Limitations of Modern 3D-Printing Techniques to Power Electronics FA/ST PE Ingmar Kallfass
On the Applicability and Limitations of Modern 3D-Printing Techniques to Power Electronics MA PE Ingmar Kallfass
Terahertz-Zeitbereichsreflektometrie zur Fehleranalyse 3D-Integrierter Schaltungen MA/FA HF Ingmar Kallfass
Active EMI Concepts in Switched-Mode Power Converters MA PE Ingmar Kallfass
Fast analog loop filter stacked with digitally implemented tracking for a wideband PLL BA/FA/MA HF Janis Wörmann
Large bandwidth frequency ramp generation for a novel, self-mixing FMCW Radar principle FA/MA HF Janis Wörmann
Radar Signal Processing for a novel, self-mixing Radar Principle BA/FA/MA HF Janis Wörmann
Circuit design for  millimeter- wave radar frontend BA/FA/MA HF Janis Wörmann
Programmable, compact, low-noise four-quadrant source measure unit for MMIC power supply  BA/FA/MA HF

Janis Wörmann
Radar Imaging Concepts with self-mixing radar MA HF

Janis Wörmann
     

 

 

 

Title Type Specialty Industry Partner

Design-and-characterization-of-highly-efficient-GaN-based-power-converters.pdf

 MA Power Electronics Frauenhofer IAF

Analysis-and-design-of-distributed-amplifiers-with-active-gate-termination.pdf

 MA High Frequency Technology Frauenhofer IAF

Design-of-an-analog-predistorter-for-linearization-of-mmW-PA.pdf

 MA High Frequency Technology Frauenhofer IAF

Investigation-and-optimization-of-ultra-wideband-bias-tees-up-to-110-GHz.pdf

 MA High Frequency Technology Frauenhofer IAF

Investigation-of-a-35-nm-metamorphic-HEMT-distributed-frequency-multiplier-MMIC.pdf

 MA High Frequency Technology Frauenhofer IAF

Characterization of lateral GaN sensor structures for pressure applications

 MA Power Electronics IMS Chips

Development of a demonstrator for the characterization of a power module

 FA/MA Power Electronics Bosch

Asymmetric driving of SiC MOSFETs

 FA/MA Power Electronics Bosch
Smart Plasma FA High Frequency Technology TRUMPF
Untersuchung leitungsbasierter Leistungscombiner FA High Frequency Technology TRUMPF
Untersuchung einer neuartigen HF Verstärkertopologie FA High Frequency Technology TRUMPF
Integrated Circuit Design in SIGE Technology MA High Frequency Technology IMST
Design of RF Analog and mm-Wave Circuits (Open Topic) MA/FA High Frequency Technology Infineon
Werkstudententätigkeit, Forschungsarbeiten & Praxissemester (M/W/D) im Bereich Elektrotechnik / Hochfrequenztechnik FA High Frequency Technology EBE
Berechnung von Linearitätskenngrößen für Hochfrequenzverstärker FA High Frequency Technology Tesat-Spacecom
Halbleiterleistungsverstärker für Satellitennutzlasten FA High Frequency Technology Tesat-Spacecom
Linearisiererschaltungen für Hochfrequenzverstärker FA High Frequency Technology Tesat-Spacecom
Modellierung von Linearisiererkomponenten für Hochfrequenzverstärker FA High Frequency Technology Tesat-Spacecom
Praktikant/in im Bereich Weiterentwicklung und Roll-out eines Versuchsauftrags-Plannungs-Tools FA Power Electronics Bosch
Praktikant/in im Pilotproject Machine Learning in der Analyse von Halbleiterbauelementen FA Power Electronics Bosch
Mesure Absolue de champ Electrique par Voie électrooptique et applications à la caractérisation d'Antennes et à la mesure de débit d'absorption spécifique FA High Frequency Technology Kapteos
Evaluation of electronic and thermal performance of advanced power modules MA/Internship Power Electronics Huawei
Internship Development of future radar sensors Intership High Frequency Technology Bosch
Titel Art Fachgebiet Industriepartner
R&D Hardware Design Engineer (m/f/d) regular High Frequency Electronics Advantest
Isolated µ-Power DCDC - AUX  Ph.D. Power Electronics Robert Bosch GmbH
Research Engineer Power Electronics (Charger topologies for eMobility) regular Power Electronics Robert Bosch GmbH
Forschungsingenieur für Leistungselektronik - Traktionswechselrichter für E-Mobiliy (w/m/div.) regular  Power Electronics Robert Bosch GmbH
Entwicklungsingenieur Power Supply Equipment für Satelliten (D/M/W)  regular  Power Electronics Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG
Promotion HS Esslingen   Ph.D. Power Electronics University of Applied Science Esslingen
Title Type Specialty Industry Partner
Young Graduate Trainee opportunity at European Space Agency  Trainee Hochfrequenztechnik ESA
Hardware Design Automotive and Energy Solutions Working Student High Frequency Technology Keysight Technologies
Werkstudententätigkeit im Bereich Leistungselektronik Serienentwicklung ab März 2022 Working Student Power Electronics Daimler
Power Supply Entwicklung – Schaltungssimulation (D/M/W) Internship Power Electronics Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG
Title Type Field Year Student Supervisor
Measurement of high-frequent inductor current BA PE 2020 Mengze Lu Dominik Koch
Reverse Characteristic and Body Diode Modeling of Power MOSFETs MA PE 2019 Tianyu Li Lixi Yan
Simulation of Advanced GaN Power Devices and Circuits based on Virtual-Source Compact Model FA PE 2017 Tailang Xie Stefan Mönch
Simulation of SMD Packages for 600 V Integrated GaN Power Circuits FA PE 2017 Tianyu Li Stefan Mönch
Efficiency Analysis of Lateral GaN-on-Si Power Transistors with Respect to the BAckside Potential in 600 V DC/DC Converters MA PE 2017 Ren Li Stefan Mönch
Temperaturabhängige Charakterisierung von GaN Leistungstransistoren zur Auslegung einer bis 150 °C robusten Ansteuerschaltung FA PE 2017 Jan Hückelheim Stefan Mönch
Analyse adaptiver RC Snubber in elektrischen Energiewandlern mit Augenmerk auf die Effizienzoptimierung unter Berücksichtigung der EMV-Randbedingungen MA PE 2017 Patrick Dietsche Julian Weimer
Entwurf eines Integrierten EMV-Filters für Anwendungen in Elektromobilität FA PE 2017 Qingyue Chen Javier Acuna
Fehlererkennungsmechanismen für GaN-basierende Umrichter FA PE 2017 Janes Walter Javier Acuna
Untersuchung der Schalt- und Durchlassverluste in DC/DC Wandlern unter Anwendung des Doppel-Gewichtungsprinzips an einer Halbbrücken-Gegenschaltung FA PE 2017 Luis Sarmiento Stefan Mönch
Entwurf einer Halbbrücke mit parallel geschalteten GaN Leistungshalbleitern MA PE 2017 Songhai Zhang Javier Acuna
Entwurf und Implementierung einer Regelung in einem digitalen Signalprozessor für bürstenlose Gleichstrommotoren unter Auswertung der differenziellen induzierten Spannung BA PE 2016 Sören Ganssloser Javier Acuna
Measurement of a 300 GHz communication systems based on millimeter wave monolithic integrated circuits FA HF 2016 Xiaohui Nie Iulia Dan
Untersuchung der Treiberverluste eines GaN-basierten synchronen 600 V DC/DC Wandlers mit monolithisch integriertem Gate-Treiber MA PE 2016 Semy Ben-Khelifa Stefan Mönch
Charakterisierung von lateralen 650 V GaN-on-Si Leistungstransistoren hinsichtlich des Substrat-Potentials FA PE 2016 Yajing Li Stefan Mönch
Entwurf eines aktiven Fundamentalmischers bei 240 GHz MA HF 2016 Xiaodan Dai Christopher Grötsch
Hochfrequente Modellierung von Leistungsmodulen für Anwendungen in Elektromobilität BA PE 2016 Dominik Koch Javier Acuna
Entwurf und Charakterisierung von Halbbrückenmodulen für 600 V GaN Transistoren mit integriertem Gate-Treiber MA PE 2016 Cornelius Bachmeir Stefan Mönch
Messtechnik zur dynamischen RDS,ON Messung von 600V GaN Leistungstransistoren FA PE 2016 Semy Ben-Khelifa Stefan Mönch
Messtechnik zur dV/dt Messung von sub-Nanosekunden Schaltflanken von 600V GaN Leistungstransistoren FA PE 2016 Jochen Spohrer Stefan Mönch
Design of a Power Amplifier for a Terahertz Transciever MA HF 2016 Benjamin Schoch Iulia Dan
Nicht-intrusive Messung der Schaltverluste von Galliumnitrid Transistoren in Halbbrückenschaltung FA PE 2016 Hong Wei Stefan Mönch
An approach for nonlinear transistor modelling of a SiC Power MOSFET based on the COBRA expression MA PE 2016 Lixi Yan Cristino Salcines
Aufbau einer Doppelpuls-Messschaltung zur Charakterisierung des dynamischen Schaltverhaltens von Leistungstransistoren BA PE 2015    
Design of a Variable-Gain Low-Noise Amplifier for Terahertz Communication Systems MA HF 2014    
240 GHz SiGe Frequenzteiler für mmW Trägerrückgewinnung MA HF 2015    
Robust Gate Driver Circuit for Monolithic Integration with GaN-on-Si 600 V Power Transistor MA PE 2014    
Modellierung eines Siliziumcarbid Leistungs-MOSFET MA PE 2014    
Thermische und elektrische Charakterisierung und Modellierung eines TO-220 Transistorgehäuses für die Leistungs­elektronik MA PE 2014    
Charakterisierung des Schaltverhaltens von GaN-Leistungstransistoren MA PE 2014    
Entwicklung eines Phasendetektors zur synchronen Demodulation in ultrabreitbandigen Richtfunkanwendungen MA HF 2013    
Konzeptionierung und Entwurf eines Multiphasen-Aufwärtswandlers unter Verwendung von GaN-Leistungstransistoren MA PE 2014    
EMC Study of a High Switching Frequency GaN Converter FA PE 2014    

 

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Benjamin Schoch

M.Sc.

Research Assistant

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