Silicon Carbide is a synthetically manufactured chemical compound of silicon and carbon. It is strong, oxidation resistant, thermal shock resistant, and chemical resistant. It is characterized by low density, low thermal expansion and high temperature strength. Hexa Research observes that these factors will contribute to the global Silicon Carbide Market growing strongly at a CAGR of 15% from 2014 to 2020.

Silicon carbide’s applications include ... Read more

Silicon Carbide is a synthetically manufactured chemical compound of silicon and carbon. It is strong, oxidation resistant, thermal shock resistant, and chemical resistant. It is characterized by low density, low thermal expansion and high temperature strength. Hexa Research observes that these factors will contribute to the global silicon ... Read more

Silicon carbide is a semiconductor material that is widely used in rapid power switching devices and high-temperature systems due to its high thermal conductivity, high electric field breakdown strength. It is used in power electronics, LED lighting, automotive, and renewable energy sector. The expanding renewable energy industry is driving the demand for silicon carbide as it enables longer-lasting power generation and distribution at higher temperatures. Solar panels, wind turbines, ... Read more

Silicon carbide, also known as carborundum, is a semiconductor containing silicon and carbon. It has a higher breakdown electric field strength than silicon and wider bandgap, enabling it to operate at higher temperatures, frequencies, and voltages. Silicon carbide is used in power converters in electric vehicles, telecommunications infrastructure, fast charging stations, and solar inverters owing to its high-power switching capabilities. The global silicon carbide market is estimated to be ... Read more