CPWR-AN08 CREE [Cree, Inc], CPWR-AN08 Datasheet
CPWR-AN08
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Application Considerations for SiC MOSFETs January 2011 Application Considerations for Silicon Carbide Application Considerations for Silicon Carbide MOSFETs Author: Bob Callanan, Cree, Inc. Introduction Introduction: The silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET has unique capabilities that make it a superior switch when ...
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... The obvious advantage is that a smaller device can be used significant effect on system thermal design. The obvious advantage is that a smaller device can be used significant effect on system thermal design. The obvious advantage is that a smaller device can be used at higher operating temperatures. CPWR-AN08, REV - Application Considerations for SiC MOSFETs - 2 January 2011 ...
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... However, the amount of gate charge required to switch the device is low. The . However, the amount of gate charge required to switch the device is low. The . However, the amount of gate charge required to switch the device is low. The CPWR-AN08, REV - Application Considerations for SiC MOSFETs - 3 ...
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... Si MOSFETs is shown in Figure 5. The Si SJMOSFET has a figure of merit of 32.4 *nC. The figure of merit of the . The figure of merit of the CMF20120D is 7.12 *nC. Furthermore, the CMF20120D kV part whereas the Si SJMOSFET is rated at only 900 V. SJMOSFET is rated at only 900 V. CPWR-AN08, REV - Application Considerations for SiC MOSFETs - 4 January 2011 Application Considerations for SiC MOSFETs ...
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... Cree’s C2D10120A is the recommended device until such time that a Cree’s C2D10120A is the recommended device until such time that a TO- 247 single co-packaged part is released. ed part is released. Conclusions: CPWR-AN08, REV - Application Considerations for SiC MOSFETs - 5 January 2011 Application Considerations for SiC MOSFETs ...
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... This document is provided for informational purposes only and is not a warranty or a specification. This product is currently available for evaluation and testing purposes only, and is provided “as is” without warranty. For preliminary, non-binding product specifications, please see the preliminary data sheet available at www.cree.com/power. CPWR-AN08, REV - Application Considerations for SiC MOSFETs - 6 6 ...