Okamoto et al. measured the conductivity of silicon carbide at various temperatures and found that small amounts of Si additive did not increase conductivity by two to three orders of magnitude, but exceeding 5 mol% caused conductivity levels to soar by up to three orders of magnitude. Silicon carbide is a semiconductor material, capable of […]

Amorphous silicon carbide (a-SiC) has gained immense attention due to its variable optical and electronic properties. As it features rigidity, low thermal expansion rates, and visible light transparency it makes an attractive material for telescope mirrors. Material science is experiencing a revolution with the introduction of this novel material: a-SiC. With properties combining strength with

4H-SiC is an increasingly popular polytype of silicon carbide. Due to its wide bandgap and excellent thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties, it makes an ideal material for power electronics applications. We investigated the elastic deformation and cracking behavior of a single crystal 4H-SiC pillar specimen with [0001] orientation by performing four times loading-unloading compression strain

Silicon carbide whiskers, single-crystal micron-sized particles with outstanding physical and chemical properties, have garnered significant research interest due to their wide-ranging applications across many fields including high temperature structural materials and tool ceramics. Mullite ceramic is a highly chemically stable refractory material with superior mechanical and physical properties such as high hardness and temperature creep

Silicon carbide inverter technology is an exciting power semiconductor advancement. It boasts several advantages over conventional silicon devices, including lower power losses up to ten times less and improved thermal performance. McLaren Applied is employing a high-voltage CoolSiC metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET), designed specifically to handle high voltage 800-volt systems found in electric

Silicon carbide, more commonly referred to as carborundum, is an extremely hard synthetic crystalline compound made up of silicon and carbon characterized by high thermal conductivity, low coefficient of expansion, resistance to chemical reaction and semiconducting capabilities. Moissanite, its natural counterpart, occurs as a mineral but can only be found in very limited amounts in

Silicon Carbide (SiC) can withstand the high voltage demands of electric vehicle power systems. Wolfspeed offers isolation solutions designed specifically to support SiC designs for traction control inverters. Silicon Carbide Market Growth Automotive industry growth is driving market growth of silicon carbide while its high temperature resistance drive the demand from the refractory sector. Automotive

Silicon carbide is an incredible material with exceptional hardness and durability that revolutionizes any crafting toolkit. Craftsmen can utilize it to shape, smooth and level surfaces with precision and ease – elevating their finishing process and providing craftspeople with access to precision finishing capabilities. No matter the material being sanded – delicate veneers or dense

Silicon carbide is used in electronic devices that amplify, switch or convert signals within an electrical circuit. Due to its lower voltage resistance and temperature capabilities, these devices are able to operate at higher frequencies with less power losses. SiC is produced through an electric furnace using the Acheson process and by heating silica sand

Silicon Carbide MOSFETs (Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors) are essential elements in power electronic applications, offering wide bandgap, high breakdown voltage and current density characteristics. These power supplies are particularly suited for hard-switching topologies like LLC and ZVS, providing higher system efficiency with smaller components for more compact designs at reduced system costs and an energy efficient