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Fundamentals of Power Semiconductor Devices

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In this article, the fundamental physics of power semiconductor devices are discussed and an analytical model for explaining the operation of all power Semiconductor devices is presented, focusing on silicon devices.
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Fundamentals of Power Semiconductor Devices provides an in-depth treatment of the physics of operation of power semiconductor devices that are commonly used by the power electronics industry. Analytical models for explaining the operation of all power semiconductor devices are shown. The treatment focuses on silicon devicesandincludes the unique attributes and design requirements for emerging silicon carbide devices.

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