New Littelfuse 1700 V SiC Schottky Barrier Diode Offers Faster Switching and Higher Efficiency

     Littelfuse, Inc. announces an expansion of its Silicon Carbide (SiC) diode product portfolio with the addition of a 1700 V class, the LSIC2SD170Bxx series of SiC Schottky diodes in a TO-247-2L package with a choice of current ratings (10A, 25A or 50A) ). These products offer power electronics system designers a variety of performance advantages, including near-zero reverse recovery current, high surge protection, and a maximum operating junction temperature of 175°C, making them ideal for applications requiring improved efficiency, reliability, and and applications that simplify thermal management.

     "Using silicon carbide diodes in power supply designs instead of diodes based on traditional silicon-based technologies helps designers develop more energy-efficient power converters that save energy and reduce costs associated with cooling power electronics." Littelfuse Silicon Carbide Products Francois Perraud, Marketing Manager, said, "These products enable the design of more responsive switching power electronics in converters, which can then enable a more compact form factor for the same output power, or provide higher power in the same volume. ."