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FET

1 American  
  1. Banking. federal estate tax.

  2. Electronics. field-effect transistor.


F.E.T. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. Federal Excise Tax.


FET British  

abbreviation

  1. field-effect transistor

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The commission already supports three scientific mega-projects known as FET Flagships—on the brain, graphene and quantum technologies—which are each funded to the tune of around €1 billion over 10 years.

From Scientific American

The FET Flagships were designed to tackle major scientific and technological challenges and contribute to societal and economic well-being in Europe.

From Nature

FET stands for future and emerging technologies, and its flagship projects aim to promote digital technologies while addressing policy priorities.

From Nature

FET programs could serve as a “test bed for the EIC,” and the advisory board is drafting a plan to that effect, he says.

From Science Magazine

Only in the last couple of decades have FET technologies achieved high enough power densities and efficiencies to allow miniaturization of high-power rectifiers needed to run high-torque brushless motors.

From Newsweek