Recent #SiC MOSFET news in the semiconductor industry

8 months ago
➀ STMicroelectronics has unveiled its fourth-generation STPOWER silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET technology; ➁ The technology is designed for traction inverters in electric vehicles (EVs), offering improved power efficiency and power density; ➂ The new SiC MOSFETs are particularly beneficial for next-gen EV traction inverters, improving performance and energy savings.
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8 months ago
➀ This article discusses a dual active bridge DC-DC reference design using silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs for high efficiency and fast switching speeds. ➁ The design is by Microchip Technology and is suitable for high-voltage applications like EV charging systems. ➂ It features a bidirectional operation system capable of handling input and output voltages up to 900 VDC, with hot plug functionality and a galvanically isolated CAN interface.
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9 months ago
➀ The National Third-Generation Semiconductor Technology Innovation Center (Nanjing) has successfully developed trench-type SiC MOSFET chips, breaking through the technical barriers of planar SiC MOSFET chips. ➁ These new chips offer a 30% improvement in conduction performance compared to planar types. ➂ The trench-type SiC MOSFET chips are expected to be applied in areas such as new energy vehicle electric drives, smart grids, and photovoltaic energy storage within a year, potentially increasing the range of electric vehicles by about 5% and reducing chip costs.
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