The advantages of SiC also present engineers
with opportunities to reduce the size of designs,
improve device efficiency, and reduce total system
cost. Depending on the application, engineers
can expect SiC to produce designs typically two
to three times smaller compared to equivalent Si
designs. Additionally, because SiC devices generate
less heat, heat sinks can be made smaller, reducing
the total weight of a device; such weight reduction
can be particularly beneficial for the electric vehicle
(EV) market (see Chapter 5 – Integrating SiC Into
Your Next Project).
C h a p t e r 1 | S i v s . S i C
One of the first requirements when
switching from Si to SiC is to look at the
target efficiency and power density of the
application. The properties of SiC devices
give designers the opportunity to improve
their design's efficiency and power density
so that they run cooler, switch faster, and
operate at higher voltages."
Kasra Latifi Fard
Power Electronic Design Engineer, NanoStructured Coatings
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