Cree SA series Silicon carbide MOSFETs

Features and Applications of SA series Silicon carbide MOSFETs

The purpose of this article is to briefly illustrate what is possible with Silicon carbide MOSFETs and the features and applications of these MOSFETs manufactured by Cree under the SA series.

Applications

  • Aerospace & defense
  • Motor drives
Associated Products

Part NumberDescriptionStockRFQ
C2M0160120DWOLFSPEED C2M0160120D. SIC MOSFET, N CHANNEL, 1.2KV, 17.7A, TO-247-30RFQ
C3M0065090DMOSFET N-CH 900V 36A TO247-328RFQ
C3M0016120D1200V, 16 MOHM, G3 SIC MOSFET921BUY
C3M0021120D1200V, 21 MOHM, G3 SIC MOSFET1BUY
C2M1000170J-TRMOSFET N-CH 1700V 5.3A TO247686BUY
C3M0065090J-TRMOSFET N-CH 900V 35A D2PAK-7866BUY
C3M0075120J-TR1200V, 75 MOHM, G3 SIC MOSFET ON483BUY
C3M0065100J-TR1000V, 65 MOHM, G3 SIC MOSFET767BUY
CMF20120DWOLFSPEED - CMF20120D - N CHANNEL, SIC POWER MOSFET, 1200V, 42A, TO247-30RFQ
C2M0280120DMOSFET N-CH 1200V 10A TO-247-36017BUY
C2M1000170DWOLFSPEED C2M1000170D. MOSFET, N CHANNEL, 1.7KV, 4.9A, TO-247-33RFQ
C2M1000170JMOSFET N-CH 1700V 5.3A TO247753RFQ
C3M0120100KMOSFET N-CH 1000V 22A TO247-4L2185BUY
C3M0075120KMOSFET N-CH 1200V 30A TO247-4640RFQ
C3M0075120JMOSFET N-CH 1200V 30A D2PAK-73376RFQ
C3M0065100K1000V, 65 MOHM, G3 SIC MOSFET30RFQ
C3M0065100JMOSFET N-CH 1000V 35A D2PAK-7538BUY
C3M0075120DMOSFET 1200V, 75 MOHM, G3 SIC466BUY
C3M0030090KZFET 900V, 30 MOHM, G3 SIC MOSFE1776BUY
C2M0080170PZFET SIC DMOSFET, 1700V VDS, RDS0RFQ
Technical Documents

In 2018, Tesla inverted our expectations and shook the EV industry when they adopted an ST Microelectronics silicon carbide-based inverter for their new Model 3 Electric Vehicle. It allowed Tesla to shrink one of an EV's most critical components in half. And it has sparked new interest in a silicon technology as old as the industry itself. In this video, we are going to take a look at the powerful benefits of silicon carbide-based power semiconductors.

Silicon Carbide: A Power Electronics Revolution


The SA series Silicon carbide MOSFETs are a family of power semiconductor devices designed for high-performance applications that require high voltage, high efficiency, and high-temperature operation. These MOSFETs feature low on-resistance, which reduces power losses and improves efficiency. They also have fast switching speeds and low gate charge, which results in less heat generation and higher power density. The SA series MOSFETs are capable of operating at high switching frequencies, which makes them suitable for use in high-frequency power conversion systems. They also have high voltage capability, making them well-suited for use in high-voltage applications. These MOSFETs can operate at high temperatures, which allows them to operate in harsh environments.

Features

The main features of SA series Silicon carbide MOSFETs may be summarized as follows:

1. High switching frequency capabilities

2. Low on-resistance for high efficiency

3. High-temperature operation

4. High voltage capability

5. Fast switching speed

6. Low gate charge

Applications

  • Power supplies and inverters

  • Motor drives

  • Solar inverters

  • Electric vehicles

  • UPS systems

  • Aerospace and defense applications

The SA series MOSFETs are commonly used in power supplies and inverters, motor drives, solar inverters, electric vehicles, UPS systems, and aerospace and defense applications. These MOSFETs offer high performance and reliability, making them a popular choice for a range of power applications.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is the advantage of the SA series MOSFETs' low on-resistance?

Low on-resistance reduces power losses and improves efficiency.

What is the advantage of the SA series MOSFETs' fast switching speed?

Fast switching speed results in less heat generation and higher power density.

What is the advantage of the SA series MOSFETs' low gate charge?

Low gate charge reduces switching losses and improves efficiency.