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"A man has been awarded a one million Euro (AU$1.65 million) prize for a
little-known invention he developed in the 1980s. Although its creator
describes the device as “hidden from the eyes of society” it’s used by millions
of people around the world because it helps save on electricity and petrol
usage.
Professor Bantval Jayant Baliga was handed the 2024 Millennium Technology Prize
for inventing the Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT). It’s been described
as “the most important semi-conductor device” for making engines more efficient
and reducing pollution in the last 40 years.
The tiny plastic-coated device regulates the flow of electricity in
high-voltage devices, allowing more efficient precise, digital control of
power. It is hidden inside most electric motors including consumer products
like air conditioners and refrigerators, some light globes, all wind and solar
installations, and electric and hybrid cars."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
