C h a p t e r 2
One of today's most notable shifts in all industries
worldwide is an increased push for sustainability.
Fortunately, switching from silicon to SiC
perfectly aligns with broader sustainability and
decarbonization goals.
One way SiC helps achieve a sustainable future is by
enabling more power-efficient systems. As previously
discussed, SiC solutions lead to devices with lower
conduction losses and decreased switching losses
compared to those of silicon devices. With decreased
device losses, power system designers can create
more efficient solutions than those possible with
silicon. When deployed at scale, this improved
efficiency has a meaningful impact, especially in
extremely high-power applications like data centers,
ACHIEVING A
SUSTAINABLE
FUTURE WITH SIC
Efficiency and global warming will drive
the use of silicon carbide. Silicon carbide
focuses on increasing efficiency,
decreasing material requirements,
and miniaturizing the application.
In applications like EVs and
renewable energy, silicon
carbide goes a long way in
improving sustainability."
Prasad Paruchuri
Technical Marketing Team Lead, Power Solutions Group, onsemi
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Enabling a Sustainable Future with Silicon Carbide Power Electronics
