Chinese Journal of Nature ›› 2024, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (6): 444-447.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.0253-9608.2024.05.015

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A brief perspective of fourth-generation semiconductors

ZHU Hongwei   

  1. School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
  • Received:2024-09-22 Online:2024-12-25 Published:2024-12-22

Abstract: Compared with the first three generations of semiconductors, the fourth-generation semiconductors have not only achieved breakthroughs in material types but also made a qualitative leap in performance, showing great application potential in multiple fields. This article outlines the definition, classification, core advantages, application fields, and prospects of fourth-generation semiconductors, and points out the challenges they face.