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Multi-channel power transistors shape up

A slanted tri-gate geometry improves electric field management in multi-channel AlGaN/GaN power transistors leading to higher breakdown voltage and lower on-resistance.

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Fig. 1: Multichannel AlGaN/GaN power transistor.

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Kuball, M. Multi-channel power transistors shape up. Nat Electron 2, 553–554 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41928-019-0341-z

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