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Evolution, Challenges and Applications of Modern MOSFETs
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Abstract
As technology scales down to the nanoscale regime, MOSFETs are widely used in various applications today, which serve as key components in power supplies, amplifiers, digital circuits, and microprocessors. Their ability to control and switch high currents makes them essential in electronic devices, ranging from smartphones and laptops to industrial machinery and electric vehicles. However, traditional MOSFET designs face significant limitations due to quantum effects, increased variability, and many other issues. They are prone to overheating, which limits their power handling capability, and their switching speeds are relatively slow, leading to inefficiencies in high-frequency circuits. Furthermore, traditional MOSFETs suffer from voltage limitations and require complex driver circuits, restricting their use in certain high-voltage applications. This paper provides a focused exploration of the challenges and opportunities in designing nanoscale MOSFETs, which starts from providing a comprehensive overview of the history, differences, dilemmas, and applications of modern MOSFETs. By examining the evolution of MOSFET technology, discussing the challenges faced by designers, and exploring the wide range of applications, which aims to inspire further research, innovation, and advancements in this critical field of electronics.
Keywords
MOSFETs, integrated circuits, dark silicon, memory devices
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Wu,Y. (2023). Evolution, Challenges and Applications of Modern MOSFETs. Applied and Computational Engineering,24,294-301.
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