Common source inductance introduced self-turn-on in MOSFET turn-off transient

While fast switching brings many benefits, it also presents unwanted ringing during switching transient. In this paper, an increasing magnitude ringing phenomenon is observed during the MOSFET turn-off transient. The unusual phenomenon is replicated in simulation and it is found the MOSFET channel is turned on again after it is turned off. The major cause to this unexpected turn on is found to be common source inductance and a moderate 3 nH one in simulation replicates the severe self-turn-on ringing observed in experiment. This paper reveals the detrimental effect of common source inductance in fast switching. Therefore, Kelvin source connection in circuit and package design is strongly recommended.