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What is MOSFET?
Definition
Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor — a voltage-controlled power switch used in lower-power drives and power supplies. MOSFETs switch faster than IGBTs but are typically used at lower voltage and current levels.
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