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The Future of High-Power Semiconductors
Power modules have proven to be the driving force behind the rapid development in the
area of power electronic systems technology, particularly in terms of energy savings,
control dynamics, noise reduction as well as weight and volume reduction. Power semi-
conductors are primarily used to control the energy flow between energy generation and
consumption. This is done extraordinary precisely and with exceptionally low losses.
By Hubert Kerstin, Björn Rentemeister, Thomas Risse, Infineon Technologies AG
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