The development and prospects of power transistors used for the conversion of energy
Abstract
The European market for power transistors used in such products as televisions and automobile lights is reviewed; quality control measures adopted in manufacturing the transistors are considered. In particular, attention is given to the stability of the electrical characteristics of the transistors, thermal fatigue resistance, mechanical properties of the silicon-case interconnections, and the capability of avoiding the avalanche effect. Research programs which have bearing on the development of advanced power transistors, including studies dealing with masking and diffusion processes, and the physical chemistry of resins and oxides, are also mentioned.
- Publication:
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L'Onde Electrique
- Pub Date:
- November 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977LOEle..57..672G
- Keywords:
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- Energy Conversion;
- Power Amplifiers;
- Silicon Transistors;
- Cost Analysis;
- Dynamic Stability;
- Electron Avalanche;
- Quality Control;
- Television Equipment;
- Thermal Fatigue;
- Thermal Resistance;
- Transistor Amplifiers;
- Volt-Ampere Characteristics;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering