Silicon Carbide Technology: State-of-the-Art

This article provides an overview of the most recent developments in silicon carbide research. It provides a brief history of silicon carbide and an overview of devices that use SiC technology today. A short description of the SiC power electronic devices is provided. The article also dives into current trends in SiC applications and topologies where SiC power electronics are used. At the end of this article, a quick comparison between classic silicon and modern silicon carbide technology is presented, along with challenges for the future development of the given technology.