Synthesized SiC by Acheson method
Sintered SiC - Heating tube
Sintered SiC - plate
SiC abrasive paper
SiC green powder
SiC dummy wafers
SiC single (semiconductor) wafers for device
Power semiconductors are vulnerable country's overall competitiveness in memory semiconductors compared to the structure without the absolute leader in the production of many kinds
| Division | Function and role | Market Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
Muscle |
Power Semiconductor |
High voltage, And precisely the power needed to control a large current Provide a stable supply of semiconductor (Ex : Motor Drive) |
World Markets about 344Billion$ Diversified production subject Leading international companies (World 20My top None Nationality company) |
Brain |
Memory Chip(DRAM) |
Information into a digital signal Storing semiconductor (Ex: PC or Smartphone Storage) |
World Markets about 1302Billion$ Small species massive production subject Leading domestic companies (Samsung, SKHynix 62% occupancy) |
[ Si vs SiC Compare properties ]
[ Si FRD vs SiC SBD Switching losses compared ]
| Division | Si | SiC | Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band gap[eV] | 1.1 | 3.2 | High temperature operation |
| Maximum junction temperature[℃] | 80 | 200 | High temperature operation |
| Critical electric field[MV/cm] | 0.3 | 3.5 | High-voltage operation |
| Saturation velocity[m/s] | 10x10 | 2.7x10 | High-speed switching operation |
| Thermal conductivity[W/㎠·K] | 1.5 | 4.9 | Apply high-temperature applications |
SiC Power semiconductor Advantages is High Voltage And Compact SizeVery suitable semiconductors in the power semiconductor market trend Simultaneously Implementation vertical structure(Trench Gate)It is possible and, High Voltage/High Temperature There are characteristics Device Smaller and Package Optimal in the semiconductor light-weight.
Existing Si Semiconductor contrast SiC Semiconductor strengths
X 3Wide energy band
1/100Power loss
X 10Withstand voltage improving
X 10High-frequency operation
※ silicon(Si; silicon), Silicon carbide(SiC.; silicon carbide),Gallium nitride(GaN.; gallium nitride)