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Wide band-gap power semiconductor devices

Wide band-gap power semiconductor devices

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The recent progress in the development of high-voltage SiC, GaN and diamond power devices is reviewed. Topics covered include the performance of various rectifiers and switches, material and process technologies of these wide band-gap semiconductor devices and future trends in device development and industrialisation.

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