This lecture prepared by Dr. Markus.Makoschitz addresses

• the role of wide bandgap semiconductors for power electronics;
• basic principles of wide bandgap semiconductors but also IGBTs and MOSFETs;
• drivers and challenges regarding power electronics and integration; as well as
• a more global perspective pf the potential of this technology.

Dr. Markus.Makoschitz discussed the latest results of an IEA initiative (International Energy Agency), the IEA 4E PECTA (TCP: Energy-Efficient End-Use Equipment – Power Electronic Conversion Technology Annex).