With its enhanced efficiency and durability, SiC is not just a material; it’s the cornerstone of sustainable technological progress. It improves the overall performance of electronic components, positioning itself as a critical element in the future of high-power applications.
A webinar hosted by Diotec and IBS Electronics highlighted SiC’s advantages over traditional silicon in applications like EV chargers and solar inverters.
SiC technology is revolutionising various sectors with its capabilities in high voltage and high frequency switching applications, which are essential for electric vehicle charging and solar inverters. Discussions on the latest SiC MOSFETs and Schottky diodes demonstrated their significant impact on efficiency and performance, making SiC a pivotal element in the future of power electronics.
Silicon carbide is more expensive than traditional silicon, yet for many manufacturers, its benefits far outweigh the cost. With an electrical breakdown field of 2.8 x 106V/ cm, SiC exhibits a ten times higher tolerance than silicon’s 3.0 x 105V/cm, enabling higher withstand voltages and efficiencies due to its low ‘on’ resistance. The bandgap energy of SiC is 3.26eV, three times higher than silicon’s 1.12eV, which supports higher operating temperatures and boosts reliability. Additionally, SiC’s electron drift velocity of 2.2 x 107cm/s is double that of silicon, facilitating faster switching, which can lead to size reductions and higher operating frequencies in devices. Moreover, SiC’s thermal conductivity is 4.9W/cmK, three times that of silicon, leading to a lower temperature rise and superior thermal management in applications.
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