@inproceedings{BindzusBragard2018,
  author    = {Bindzus, Manuel and Bragard, Michael},
  title     = {Motivating Intuitive Understanding of the Switched Reluctance Machine in the Education of Undergraduate Students},
  series = {2018 IEEE 59th International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University (RTUCON)},
  booktitle = {2018 IEEE 59th International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University (RTUCON)},
  isbn      = {978-1-5386-6903-7},
  doi       = {10.1109/RTUCON.2018.8659870},
  pages     = {1 -- 6},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BragardBragard2012,
  author    = {Bragard, G. and Bragard, Michael},
  title     = {Ein kosteng{\"u}nstiges, universelles Modellbauinterface},
  series = {Der mathematische und naturwissenschaftliche Unterricht : MNU ; Organ des Deutschen Vereins zur F{\"o}rderung des Mathematischen und Naturwissenschaftlichen Unterrichts e.V.},
  volume    = {65},
  journal   = {Der mathematische und naturwissenschaftliche Unterricht : MNU ; Organ des Deutschen Vereins zur F{\"o}rderung des Mathematischen und Naturwissenschaftlichen Unterrichts e.V.},
  number    = {5},
  publisher = {Seeberger},
  address   = {Neuss},
  issn      = {0025-5866},
  pages     = {290 -- 293},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {Wir stellen einen USB-Baustein vor, der eine kosteng{\"u}nstige und universelle M{\"o}glichkeit schafft , im Unterricht den Themenkreis Messen-Steuern-Regeln zu behandeln. Die Funktionalit{\"a}t orientiert sich am CVK-Interface der Firma Fischertechnik. Im Gegensatz zu kommerziellen L{\"o}sungen erlaubt unser Aufbau auch den preiswerten Einsatz in Gruppen- oder Einzelarbeit. Abschließend berichten wir {\"u}ber ein Beispiel aus dem Unterrichtseinsatz.},
  language  = {de}
}
@phdthesis{Bragard2012,
  author    = {Bragard, Michael},
  title     = {The integrated emitter turn-off thyristor : an innovative MOS-gated high-power device. - (Aachener Beitr{\"a}ge des ISEA ; 62)},
  publisher = {Shaker},
  address   = {Aachen},
  isbn      = {978-3-8440-1152-4},
  pages     = {III, 164 S. : Ill., graph. Darst.},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {This thesis introduces the Integrated Emitter Turn-Off (IETO) Thyristor as a new high-power device. Known state-of-the-art research activities like the Dual GCT, the ETO thyristor and the ICT were presented and critically reviewed. A comparison with commercialized solutions identifies the pros and cons of each type of device family. Based on this analysis, the IETO structure is proposed, covering most benefits of each device class. In particular the combination of a MOS-assisted turn-off with a thyristor-based device allows a voltage-controlled MOS switching and the low on-state voltage of the thyristors. The following synthesis of an IETO device stands on a three-dimensional field of optimization spanned by electric, mechanical and thermal aspects. From an electric point of view, the lowest possible parasitic inductance and resistance within the commutation path are optimization criteria. The mechanical construction has to withstand the required contact pressure of multiple kilo Newtons. Finally, thermal borders limit the maximum average current of the device. FEM simulations covering these three aspects are performed for several design proposals. An IETO prototype is constructed and measurements on various test benches attest thermal, mechanical and electric performance. A local decoupling of the external driver stage and the presspack housing is presented by a cable connection. This separation enables a thermal and mechanical independence, which is advantageous in terms of vibrations and thermal cycles including increased reliability. The electric pulse performance of the prototype device is a factor of 3.1 above today''s solutions. In single-pulse measurements, a current up to 1600 A was successfully turned off at 115°C with an active silicon area of 823 mm². One reason for this increased turn-off capability is the extremely low-inductive construction. Additional functionality of the IETO thyristor like over-current self-protection and defined short-circuit failure state are successfully verified.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BragardBragard2003,
  author    = {Bragard, Michael and Bragard, G.},
  title     = {Erweiterungen f{\"u}r das CBL2-Messinterface von Texas-Instruments},
  series = {Der mathematische und naturwissenschaftliche Unterricht : MNU ; Organ des Deutschen Vereins zur F{\"o}rderung des Mathematischen und Naturwissenschaftlichen Unterrichts e.V.},
  volume    = {56},
  journal   = {Der mathematische und naturwissenschaftliche Unterricht : MNU ; Organ des Deutschen Vereins zur F{\"o}rderung des Mathematischen und Naturwissenschaftlichen Unterrichts e.V.},
  number    = {2},
  publisher = {Seeberger},
  address   = {Neuss},
  issn      = {0025-5866},
  pages     = {87 -- 88},
  year      = {2003},
  abstract  = {Das von Texas-Instruments (TI) vertriebene Interface CBL2 wird {\"u}ber einige TI-Grafik-Rechner (TI-92, TI-89 usw.) angesteuert. Wegen seiner Handlichkeit wird dieses System beim Unterricht in wechselnden R{\"a}umen »großen« Messwerterfassungssystemen oft vorgezogen. Das CBL2 bietet drei analoge Eing{\"a}nge, die immerhin mit 10 Bit Aufl{\"o}sung und bis zu einer Frequenz von 50 kHz arbeiten. Weiterhin besitzt das CBL2 eine Buchse f{\"u}r angeblich nur einen digitalen Ein- bzw. Ausgang. An diesem Eingang wird standardm{\"a}ßig haupts{\"a}chlich der Bewegungssensor CBR betrieben. In diesem Beitrag werden Erweiterungsm{\"o}glichkeiten dieses Anschlusses beschrieben.},
  language  = {de}
}
@misc{BragardBuddeHenteetal.2008,
  author    = {Bragard, Michael and Budde, W. O. and Hente, D. and Jacobs, J. H. A. M. and Waffenschmidt, E.},
  title     = {Lighting system : [patent of invention]},
  publisher = {WIPO / United States Patent and Trademark Office},
  address   = {Geneva / Alexandria, VA},
  pages     = {32 S. : graph. Darst.},
  year      = {2008},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BragardConradDeDoncker2010,
  author    = {Bragard, Michael and Conrad, M. and De Doncker, R. W.},
  title     = {The integrated emitter turn-off thyristor (IETO) : an innovative thyristor based high power semiconductor device using MOS assisted turn-off},
  series = {2010 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE 2010) : Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 12 - 16 September 2010 / [sponsored by the IEEE Power Electronics and Industry Applications Societies]},
  booktitle = {2010 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE 2010) : Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 12 - 16 September 2010 / [sponsored by the IEEE Power Electronics and Industry Applications Societies]},
  publisher = {IEEE},
  address   = {Piscataway, NJ},
  isbn      = {978-1-4244-5286-6 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1109/ECCE.2010.5618410},
  pages     = {4551 -- 4557},
  year      = {2010},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BragardConradvanHoeketal.2011,
  author    = {Bragard, Michael and Conrad, M. and van Hoek, H. and De Doncker, R. W.},
  title     = {The integrated emitter turn-off thyristor (IETO) : an innovative thyristor-based high power semiconductor device using MOS assisted turn-off},
  series = {IEEE transactions on industry applications},
  volume    = {47},
  journal   = {IEEE transactions on industry applications},
  number    = {5},
  publisher = {IEEE},
  address   = {New York},
  issn      = {0093-9994},
  doi       = {10.1109/TIA.2011.2161432},
  pages     = {2175 -- 2182},
  year      = {2011},
  language  = {en}
}
@misc{BragardDeDonckerMuraetal.2011,
  author    = {Bragard, Michael and De Doncker, R. W. and Mura, F and Dick, C.},
  title     = {Halbleiterbauelement und Verfahren zur Herstellung desselben [Offenlegungsschrift]},
  publisher = {Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt / Europ{\"a}isches Patentamt / WIPO},
  address   = {M{\"u}nchen / Den Hague / Geneva},
  pages     = {10 S. / 23 S. : graph. Darst.},
  year      = {2011},
  language  = {de}
}
@inproceedings{BragardGottschlichDeDoncker2011,
  author    = {Bragard, Michael and Gottschlich, J. and De Doncker, R. W.},
  title     = {Design and realization of a credit card size driver stage for high power thyristor based devices with integrated MOS structure},
  series = {2011 IEEE 8th International Conference on Power Electronics and ECCE Asia (ICPE \& ECCE 2011) : Jeju, South Korea, 30 May 2011 - 3 June 2011 / [co-sponsored by the Korean Institute of Power Electronics ...]},
  booktitle = {2011 IEEE 8th International Conference on Power Electronics and ECCE Asia (ICPE \& ECCE 2011) : Jeju, South Korea, 30 May 2011 - 3 June 2011 / [co-sponsored by the Korean Institute of Power Electronics ...]},
  publisher = {IEEE},
  address   = {Piscataway, NJ},
  isbn      = {978-1-61284-958-4 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1109/ICPE.2011.5944661},
  pages     = {1182 -- 1189},
  year      = {2011},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BragardHoekHoegenetal.2018,
  author    = {Bragard, Michael and Hoek, Hauke van and Hoegen, Anne von and Doncker, Rik W. De},
  title     = {Motivation-based Learning: Teaching Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering with an LED Spinning Top},
  series = {2018 IEEE 59th International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University (RTUCON)},
  booktitle = {2018 IEEE 59th International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University (RTUCON)},
  isbn      = {978-1-5386-6903-7},
  doi       = {10.1109/RTUCON.2018.8659810},
  pages     = {1 -- 6},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}