Wide Bandgap Semiconductor-Based Electronics

by Fan Ren (Editor), Stephen J Pearton (Editor), Suhyun Kim (Contribution by), Janghyuk Kim (Contribution by), Dong Hang (Contribution by)

Overview

Advances in wide bandgap semiconductor materials are enabling the development of a new generation of power semiconductor devices that far exceed the performance of silicon-based devices. These technologies offer potential breakthrough performance for a wide range of applications, including high-power and RF electronics, deep-UV optoelectronics, quantum information and extreme-environment applications.

This reference text provides comprehensive coverage of the challenges and latest research in wide and ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors. Leading researchers from around the world provide reviews on the latest development of materials and devices in these systems.

The book is an essential reference for researchers and practitioners in the field of wide bandgap semiconductors and power electronics, and valuable supplementary reading for advanced courses in these areas.

Key Features

• Provides comprehensive coverage of wide bandgap semiconductor-based electronics
• Covers both materials and devices
• Includes cutting-edge research not covered in other books
• Very experienced editors – they have produced 19 other books in related areas

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780750325165
Publisher:	Institute of Physics Publishing
Publication date:	09/30/2020
Series:	IOP ebooks
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	450
File size:	38 MB
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About the Author

Fan Ren is a distinguished professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Florida. He is a fellow of the American Physical Society, Electrochemical Society, Materials Research Society, Society of Photographic Instrumentation Engineers and American Vacuum Society. He won a Teacher and Scholar Award from the University of Florida in 2014 and the Gordon E Moore Medal for Outstanding Achievement in Solid State Science and Technology from the Electrochemical Society in 2013.

Stephen J Pearton is a distinguished professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Florida. Pearton is a fellow of the International Society for Optics and Photonics, American Physical Society, Materials Research Society, American Vacuum Society, IEEE, Electrochemical Society and TMS. He has won awards from the Electrochemical Society, American Vacuum Society, American Physical Society, IEEE and TMS.