Automotive Grade SiC Diodes

STMicroelectronics' automotive grade SiC diodes are high-performance power Schottky rectifiers that feature a silicon carbide substrate. This wide bandgap material enables the design of high voltage Schottky diodes, and ST offers automotive grade 650 V rectifiers. They present negligible reverse recovery at turn-off and minimal capacitive turn-off behavior which is independent of temperature. They also offer higher power integration, are suitable for all industrial power and high power converter applications, and are perfect for all high-efficiency SMPS (CCM/hard-switching). The SiC diodes also allow for driving farther using less fuel, which is an added value for car makers.