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A brief perspective of fourth-generation semiconductors

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  • School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China

Received date: 2024-09-22

  Online 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.

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ZHU Hongwei . A brief perspective of fourth-generation semiconductors[J]. Chinese Journal of Nature, 2024 , 46(6) : 444 -447 . DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.0253-9608.2024.05.015

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