The SBD is suited to applications including power conditioners for photovoltaic power generation systems. SBDs can also act as replacements for silicon diodes in switching power supplies, where they are 50% more efficient.
Significantly reducing heat dissipation during operation, SiC power devices offer more stable operation than current silicon devices – even at high voltages and currents. They meet diverse industry needs for smaller, more effective communications devices and suit industrial applications ranging from servers to inverters and trains to automotive systems.
The Toshiba SBD range features a maximum reverse recovery current (IRRM) of 90µA @ 650V. All devices are housed in TO-220 packages; other packages are planned.