Definition
A power MOSFET is a MOSFET engineered to switch or control relatively high electrical power, with device structures optimized for voltage blocking, current handling, and low switching or conduction loss.
Application
Used as a voltage-controlled power switch in converters, inverters, power supplies, motor drives, and other power-electronics systems.
Related search terms
Power metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor; Power FET
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Evidence and further reading
- Evidence from infineon.comhttps://www.infineon.com/products/power/mosfet
- Evidence from infineon.comhttps://www.infineon.com/technology/silicon-mosfet-technologies