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Power dissipation vs. heat dissipation for transistors and diodes

Are these two concept the same or different for semiconductors? Some power MOSFETS have power ratings in the hundreds of watts, and that's way too high for heat loss. I try to understand 'power ...
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Resistance of a semiconductor diode

When we calculate the dynamic resistance \$r=(\frac{dv}{dI})\$, for any n-p junction, how is it different from the normal resistance \$R=\frac VI\$? Does the equation for the voltage drop (The fermi ...
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