onsemi’s EliteSiC M4 has been shortlisted for the Electronics Excellence Awards under the Power category.
The EliteSiC M4 platform from onsemi represents a major advancement in silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor technology. As the fourth-generation SiC platform from onsemi, it introduces a dual channel trench architecture that fully utilises every trench sidewall for current conduction. This innovation enables industry-leading static and dynamic performance while delivering higher current density, lower losses, and greater power handling capability within a smaller footprint.
Compared to previous planar generations, the platform introduces a trench architecture with a significantly smaller unit cell and full trench utilisation. This approach improves current density while reducing on-resistance and switching losses. By extracting more performance from each device, the platform enables designers to achieve higher power output in the same package size or reduce semiconductor area while maintaining performance targets.
The benefits extend beyond the device itself. At the system level, tthe EliteSiC M4 platform enables higher power density, smaller, and lighter platforms, lower cooling requirements, improved energy efficiency, and greater design flexibility. Engineers can use the technology to reduce system size and weight, increase power throughput, or improve overall operating efficiency depending on application needs. The EliteSiC M4 platform effectively converts device-level innovation into measurable system-level advantages.
The platform is designed to support a broad portfolio of products optimised for different market needs, including automotive traction systems, industrial motor drives, charging infrastructure, renewable energy systems, and emerging AI data centre power architectures. Particularly at 750V, the EliteSiC M4 platform demonstrates a significant performance advantage enabled by its dual channel trench design and full trench utilisation approach.
By combining a differentiated trench architecture, industry-leading switching and conduction performance, and tangible system-level benefits, the platform enables engineers to build more capable, efficient, and scalable power systems.
For more information, visit: https://www.onsemi.com/solutions/technology/silicon-carbide-sic
The Electronics Excellence Awards ceremony will take place at electronica on Tuesday 10th November at 12.30pm at the Hall C6 stage.
You’re all welcome to come and see which product will win!
