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A review of high-temperature electronics technology and applications

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Electronics that must operate at extreme temperatures present a unique set of challenges that must be carefully addressed. We review the applications that are calling for high temperature electronics, discuss some of the underlying problems with standard technology, and examine the established and emerging technologies that provide solutions to engineers who wish to design high-temperature electronic systems.

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Watson, J., Castro, G. A review of high-temperature electronics technology and applications. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 26, 9226–9235 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-015-3459-4

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