EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMicroelectronicsPower ElectronicsSemiconductor DevicesWide-bandgap Semiconductor DevicesWide-bandgap SemiconductorsHigh-speed OperationPower Electronics DevicesPower MosfetsTemperature Stability
The recent development of high performance power MOSFET's threatens the Bipolar transistor monopoly on power control. Analysis of the presently available devices reveals several areas of superior performance. Properly designed power MOSFET's exhibit ultra-high speed operation, freedom from second breakdown, excellent temperature stability and large avalanche current capability. Near term improvements now under development suggest that power MOSFET's will have a dominant position in the 500 Volt and under power control market.