Modern Power Devices: Technology for High Power Devices (T. Ohmi). The MosControlled Thyristor and its Limits (F. Bauer). High Power Reverse Conducting GTO (P. Streit). Review of Power Device Concepts (R. Sittig). Simulation: Tool Integration for Power Device Modeling Including 3D Aspects (R.W. Dutton, J.D. Plummer). Use of CAD Tools in Power Device Optimization (W. Fichter et al.). Modeling the Limit of Stable Device Behavior (K. Lilja). Circuits and Control Concepts: Comparative Study of High Power Devices in Converter Circuits (H.Ch. Skudelny et al.). HVDC Valves with Light Triggered Thyristors (B.E. Danielsson). Intelligent Power Integrated Circuits (J.M. Peter). Future Trends: New Circuit Topologies (T.A. Lipo, D.M. Divan). Advanced Power Modules for Drives and Automation (H.J. Krokoszinsky, S. Kjellnas). Power Electronics in Electrical Power Transmission Systems (A. Ekstroem). New Materials Beyond Silcon (B.J. Baliga). Index.