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Sixth-Generation 650V SiC Schottky Diodes have Faster Switching

September 25, 2017 by Paul Shepard

Infineon Technologies AG has introduced the CoolSiC™ Schottky diode 650V G6. This latest development in the CoolSiC diode family is built upon the distinctive characteristics of the G5, providing reliability, quality, and increased efficiency.

The CoolSiC G6 diodes are a perfect complement to the 600V and 650V CoolMOS™ 7 families. They are aiming at current and future applications in server and PC power, telecom equipment power, and PV inverters.

The CoolSiC Schottky diode 650V G6 has a new layout, new cell structure, and a new proprietary Schottky metal system. The result is an industry benchmark VF (1.25V), and a Q c x VF figure of merit (FOM) which is 17 percent lower than the previous generation.

In addition, the new G6 diode makes use of the SiC strong characteristics of temperature independent switching behavior and no reverse recovery charge.

The design of the device provides improved efficiency over all load conditions along with increased system power density. Thus, the CoolSiC Schottky diode 650 V G6 features reduced cooling requirements, increased system reliability, and extremely fast switching.

The new device is the SiC diode generation with the best price performance. The CoolSiC Schottky diode 650 V G6 is available now.