PGC SiC Blog

In this fast paced industry, breakthroughs, mergers and acquisitions and press releases happen often. In this blog, we will look at these events as they occur, while we will also dive into some of the technical nuances of this industry.

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A deep dive into Soitec's SiC Substrates

Peter Gammon

May 30
14 min

A deep dive into Soitec's SiC Substrates

Introduction The case for adopting a silicon carbide (SiC) inverter in the drivetrain of an electric vehicle is compelling. On replacing...

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Peter Gammon

Mar 16
9 min

Examining Tesla's 75% SiC Reduction

In 2017, Tesla broke new ground by developing a silicon carbide (SiC) drivetrain inverter for their Model 3, becoming the first electric...

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When the levee breaks! A useful water analogy for SiC power devices.

Peter Gammon

Jan 28, 2022
5 min

When the levee breaks! A useful water analogy for SiC power devices.

Take a splash in SiC waters, as PGC dissect a water analogy that can be used to grasp the fundamental benefits of SiC. We review the...

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Taking Stock of SiC, Part 1: a review of SiC cost competitiveness and a roadmap to lower costs

Peter Gammon

Oct 19, 2021
10 min

Taking Stock of SiC, Part 1: a review of SiC cost competitiveness and a roadmap to lower costs

The silicon carbide (SiC) industry is growing rapidly in support of the material’s promise to deliver efficient, high power, fast...

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Peter Gammon

Aug 18, 2021
2 min

ST/Cree wafer supply agreement

Following on from last month's announcement by STMicroelectronics that they had produced their first 200 mm wafers (see last week's blog...

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Peter Gammon

Aug 12, 2021
3 min

ST's first 200 mm SiC wafers

I am launching my blog page today, a fortnight after STMicroelectronics announced that they produced their first or 200 mm diameter SiC...

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Peter Gammon

Aug 12, 2021
2 min

Hello (SiC) World :-)

Today I have the pleasure of launching the PGC SiC blog. Over the last year, I have worked with a diverse array of customers, from...

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