Peter GammonMay 30, 202314 min readA deep dive into Soitec's SiC SubstratesIntroduction The case for adopting a silicon carbide (SiC) inverter in the drivetrain of an electric vehicle is compelling. On replacing...
Peter GammonMar 16, 20239 min readExamining Tesla's 75% SiC ReductionIn 2017, Tesla broke new ground by developing a silicon carbide (SiC) drivetrain inverter for their Model 3, becoming the first electric...
Peter GammonJan 28, 20225 min readWhen 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...
Peter GammonOct 19, 202110 min readTaking 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...
Peter GammonAug 12, 20212 min readHello (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...