Tag Archive for: SiC

SiC Innovations Advance Space Power Technology 

In the pursuit of ambitious space exploration, NASA’s technology roadmap underscores the critical need for advancements in power and energy storage. Driven by the imperative to support extended missions to Mars and beyond, NASA’s objectives demand cutting-edge solutions. The threat of radiation-induced failures in power semiconductor devices poses a significant challenge. In an interview with EE Times, CoolCAD Electronics co-founder and CTO Akin Akturk stressed this issue, noting the importance of robust technologies to withstand space radiation hazards. CoolCAD is pioneering the development of semiconductor devices based on silicon carbide (SiC), engineered for resilience in extreme environments.

Source: SiC Innovations Advance Space Power Technology – EE Times

The State of SiC: A Roundup of SiC Supply Cuts, Booms, and More

While some companies are scaling back SiC procurement in response to supply chain constraints, others are ramping up manufacturing and even developing SiC-focused simulation software.

Source: The State of SiC: A Roundup of SiC Supply Cuts, Booms, and More – News

Examining What’s Behind SiC Market Growth 

Silicon carbide is more than a niche technology, and recent investments by manufacturers across the globe showcase the importance of this emerging semiconductor. With the enactment of the CHIPS and Science Act, a significant portion of funds is dedicated to increase manufacturing for emerging semiconductor technology, including SiC. With this recent boom in utilization, where is SiC heading in the years to come?

Source: Examining What’s Behind SiC Market Growth – EE Times

GaN, SiC Stage a Power Play 

Growing demand for power supplies, photovoltaic inverters and hybrid and electric car components is helping the power electronics sector achieve critical mass.Omdia, the London-based technology forecaster, discerns a transition occurring in the nascent market for gallium nitride and silicon carbide wide bandgap semiconductors as plucky startups are snapped up by established power IC manufacturers. Hence, it is forecasting the GaN/SiC sector will exceed $1 billion in revenues in 2021.

Source: GaN, SiC Stage a Power Play | EE Times

II-VI relying on GE’s IP to conquer power SiC markets

As announced at the end of June, engineered materials and optoelectronic component maker II-VI Inc of Saxonburg, PA, USA – which manufactures silicon carbide (SiC) substrates – has licensed SiC technology from General Electric with a view to moving into power device and module manufacturing. Just like II-VI’s main competitors in the SiC wafer market – US-based Cree/Wolfspeed and Japan-based Rohm Group Company (including SiCrystal) – the new licensee aims to capitalize on the growing market demand for SiC-based power electronics, driven by the fast development of electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle (EV/HEV) applications.

Source: II-VI relying on GE’s IP to conquer power SiC markets