News: Microelectronics
15 February 2021
GeneSiC launches third-generation 1200V SiC MOSFETs
Silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor supplier GeneSiC Semiconductor Inc of Dulles, VA, USA has announced the availability of its third-generation 1200V G3R SiC MOSFETs, with on-resistance (RDS(ON)) levels ranging from 20mΩ to 350mΩ. Featuring what are claimed to be industry-leading performance, robustness and quality, system benefits are said to include higher efficiency, faster switching frequency, increased power density, reduced ringing (EMI) and compact system size for automotive and industrial applications.
Offered in optimized low-inductance discrete packages (SMD and through hole), the G3R SiC MOSFETs are highly optimized for power system designs requiring elevated efficiency levels and ultra-fast switching speeds.
“After years of development work towards achieving the lowest on-state resistance and enhanced short-circuit performance, we are excited to release the industry’s best-performing 1200V SiC MOSFETs with over 15+ discrete and bare-chip products,” says president Dr Ranbir Singh. “If the next-generation power electronics systems are to meet the challenging efficiency, power density and quality goals in applications like automotive, industrial, renewable energy, transportation, IT and telecom, then they require significantly improved device performance and reliability as compared to presently available SiC MOSFETs,” he adds.
Applications include electric vehicles (power train and charging); solar inverter and energy storage; industrial motor drives; uninterruptible power supplies (UPS); switched-mode power supplies (SMPS); bi-directional DC-DC converters; smart grid and HVDC; induction heating and welding; and pulsed power applications.
Offered in industry-standard D2PAK, TO-247 and SOT-227 packages, all of GeneSiC’s SiC MOSFETs are usable for automotive applications (AEC-Q101) and are PPAP-capable. The 1200V SiC MOSFET discretes are 100% avalanche (UIL) tested during production.
All devices are available for purchase through the authorized distributors Digi-Key Electronics, Newark Farnell element14, Mouser Electronics, and Arrow Electronics.
