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A knowledge of quantum mechanics and solid-state physics is necessary background for comprehending the details of the operation of semiconductor devices. However, for this text, it is sufficient to have a general understanding of transistor behavior. The following description is intended to present a physical explanation of bipolar transistor operation, which will provide the basis for power transistor application limitations and unique characteristics [1], [2].
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Hoft, R.G. (1986). Diodes and Power Transistors. In: Semiconductor Power Electronics. Van Nostrand Reinhold Electrical/Computer Science and Engineering Series. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-7015-4_2
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