Advantages of Silicon Carbide (SiC)

PLAINVIEW, N.Y. - June 28, 2024 - PRLog -- Silicon Carbide, or SiC, is classified as a "wide bandgap" material, which means it requires more energy to excite electrons from the valence band to the conduction band compared to standard silicon. As a result, it offers superior performance characteristics, including:

- Higher reverse voltage
- Higher operating temperature
- Higher operating frequency
- Lower thermal sensitivity
- Lower radiation sensitivity
- Higher overall efficiency

These performance characteristics are detailed in the chart below.

Many new and emerging applications require what SiC-based products can provide. SMC is proud to offer a variety of SiC MOSFETs and rectifiers, particularly for applications in the Renewable Energy sector.

Other applications include: aerospace, alternative energy, automotive, computer, consumer, industrial, power supply, LED lighting, and medical.

SMC designs and manufactures semiconductors with their customers' needs in mind. Since SMC's founding in 1997, their team has been dedicated to providing high-quality products with timely delivery. SMC is here to power your innovative products with precision and efficiency.

Learn more about SMC's range of SiC products: https://www.smc-diodes.com/