{"id":6037,"date":"2017-12-18T14:36:26","date_gmt":"2017-12-18T19:36:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/?page_id=6037"},"modified":"2023-04-03T10:19:38","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T14:19:38","slug":"wwbg-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wwbg-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Wide Bandgap"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Why Wide Bandgap<\/div>\n
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Wide bandgap semiconductors permit devices to operate at much higher temperatures, voltages, and frequencies – making the power electronic modules using these materials significantly more powerful and energy efficient than those made from conventional semiconductor materials.<\/p>\n

Harnessing these capabilities can lead to dramatic energy savings in industrial processes, data centers, and consumer devices; increase electric vehicle driving range; and help integrate renewable energy onto the electric grid.<\/p>\n

More details about the benefits of wide bandgap technology can be found in this Department of Energy summary<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more on the benefits of wide bandgap technologies, see the info below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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WHAT ARE POWER ELECTRONICS?<\/div>\n
Systems that control the flow of electrical energy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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WHAT\u2019S THE CHALLENGE?<\/div>\n
Today’s silicon-based power devices have nearly reached their operational limits.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Meet the next generation of power electronics devices.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Silicon carbide and gallium nitride-based semiconductors go beyond the limitations of silicon-based components. The wider band gap of Sic and GaN-based devices enables:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Higher operating temperatures, frequencies & voltages<\/span>
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And smaller, more efficient devices<\/span>
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Leading to faster switching & lower power losses
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Where is wide bandgap technology making an impact?<\/div>\n

Silicon carbide and gallium nitride semiconductors improve the performance of power electronics systems beyond the limits of traditional silicon-based designs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Industrial<\/div>\n

Precision variable-speed drives & high temperature operation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Electric Utilities<\/div>\n

A more resilient, secure energy grid<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Electric Transportation<\/div>\n

Efficient charging & increased range<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Renewable Energy<\/div>\n

Higher efficiencies in power conversion<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Military<\/div>\n

Smaller, faster, lighter, & more rugged power electronics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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For more information on wide bandgap semiconductors, visit the Department of Energy\u2019s website.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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PowerAmerica leadership discuss the importance of the Institute and wide bandgap semiconductors<\/h2>\n