re: Failure modes of p-n junction devices running high current?

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From: mofo
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1992 16:39

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i had the impression some high current semiconductor failures were
caused by spot heating due to uneven current distribution.  this 
would make some spots along the junction carry a heavier density
than others, hence, higher heat load.  i think this is more true
of older devices before they started putting in load balancing
resistors in them.

d

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Subject: re: Failure modes of p-n junction devices running high current?
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