Abstract:
With the electrification of society and the green transition, the need for efficient high-power electronic converters to support the electricity demand is at an all-time ...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
With the electrification of society and the green transition, the need for efficient high-power electronic converters to support the electricity demand is at an all-time high. A key enabler is the emerging medium voltage (MV) silicon-carbide (SiC) semiconductor devices, which offer improved static and dynamic performance compared to their silicon-counterparts. This article presents a thorough overview of the recent advancements within the MV SiC technology, examining both available semiconductor devices and power modules from industry and academia and directly associates them to their applicability through a comprehensive review of typical high-power electronic applications. At last, the future perspectives on the applicability and commercial widespread of the MV SiC technology are presented.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics ( Volume: 40, Issue: 1, January 2025)
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AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
Morten Rahr Nielsen (Graduate Student Member, IEEE) received the B.Sc. degree in electrical energy technology from Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark, in 2020, and the M.Sc. degree in energy engineering, with a specialization in power electronics and drives, from AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark, in 2022.
He is currently a Research Assistant with AAU Energy, Aalborg University. His research interests includ...Show More
Morten Rahr Nielsen (Graduate Student Member, IEEE) received the B.Sc. degree in electrical energy technology from Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark, in 2020, and the M.Sc. degree in energy engineering, with a specialization in power electronics and drives, from AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark, in 2022.
He is currently a Research Assistant with AAU Energy, Aalborg University. His research interests includ...View more
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
Shiyue Deng (Graduate Student Member, IEEE) received the B.Sc. degree from Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China, in 2020, and the M.Sc. degree from Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA, in 2022, both in electrical engineering. He is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering with Stony Brook University.
His research interests include high-voltage power module packaging and high-power-densit...Show More
Shiyue Deng (Graduate Student Member, IEEE) received the B.Sc. degree from Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China, in 2020, and the M.Sc. degree from Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA, in 2022, both in electrical engineering. He is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering with Stony Brook University.
His research interests include high-voltage power module packaging and high-power-densit...View more
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
Eaton Research Lab, Menomonee Falls, WI, USA
Abdul Basit Mirza (Graduate Student Member, IEEE) received the B.Sc. (Hons.) degree in electrical engineering (power) from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan, in 2018, and the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA, in 2022 and 2024, respectively.
He is currently a Power Electronics Lead Engineer with Eaton Research Lab, Menomonee Fall...Show More
Abdul Basit Mirza (Graduate Student Member, IEEE) received the B.Sc. (Hons.) degree in electrical engineering (power) from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan, in 2018, and the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA, in 2022 and 2024, respectively.
He is currently a Power Electronics Lead Engineer with Eaton Research Lab, Menomonee Fall...View more
AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
PowerCon A/S, Hobro, Denmark
Benjamin Futtrup Kjærsgaard (Graduate Student Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree in energy engineering from AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark, in 2024.
He is currently a Power Electronics Designer with PowerCon A/S, Hobro, Denmark. His research interests include high-power medium-voltage power converter systems and designs, wide bandgap semiconductor devices, their switching dynamics, and the intracompo...Show More
Benjamin Futtrup Kjærsgaard (Graduate Student Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree in energy engineering from AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark, in 2024.
He is currently a Power Electronics Designer with PowerCon A/S, Hobro, Denmark. His research interests include high-power medium-voltage power converter systems and designs, wide bandgap semiconductor devices, their switching dynamics, and the intracompo...View more
AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
Asger Bjørn Jørgensen received the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in energy engineering from Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark, in 2016 and 2019, respectively.
He is currently an Assistant Professor with AAU Energy, Aalborg University. In 2018, he was a Visiting Researcher with FREEDM Systems Center, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA. His research interests include integrated power module packaging, wide bandga...Show More
Asger Bjørn Jørgensen received the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in energy engineering from Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark, in 2016 and 2019, respectively.
He is currently an Assistant Professor with AAU Energy, Aalborg University. In 2018, he was a Visiting Researcher with FREEDM Systems Center, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA. His research interests include integrated power module packaging, wide bandga...View more
AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
Hongbo Zhao (Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree in energy engineering from AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark, in 2021.
He is currently an Assistant Professor with AAU Energy, Aalborg University. He was a Visiting Researcher with the University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA, a Visiting Scholar with the University of Galway, Galway, Ireland, and a Visiting Professor with G2Elab, Grenoble, France. Hi...Show More
Hongbo Zhao (Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree in energy engineering from AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark, in 2021.
He is currently an Assistant Professor with AAU Energy, Aalborg University. He was a Visiting Researcher with the University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA, a Visiting Scholar with the University of Galway, Galway, Ireland, and a Visiting Professor with G2Elab, Grenoble, France. Hi...View more
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
Yang Li (Graduate Student Member, IEEE) received the B.Sc. degree in manufacturing engineering from Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China, in 2011, and the M.Sc. degree in material science and engineering from Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA, in 2014. She is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree in power electronics packaging with Spellman High Power Electronics Lab, ECE Department, Stony Brook U...Show More
Yang Li (Graduate Student Member, IEEE) received the B.Sc. degree in manufacturing engineering from Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China, in 2011, and the M.Sc. degree in material science and engineering from Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA, in 2014. She is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree in power electronics packaging with Spellman High Power Electronics Lab, ECE Department, Stony Brook U...View more
AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
Stig Munk-Nielsen (Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree in power electronics from Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark, in 1997.
He is currently a Professor with AAU Energy, Aalborg University. His research interests include Si, SiC, and GaN components operating in soft and hard switching circuits, design challenges for low- and medium-voltage power modules, and converters with intended application in the industry.
Stig Munk-Nielsen (Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree in power electronics from Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark, in 1997.
He is currently a Professor with AAU Energy, Aalborg University. His research interests include Si, SiC, and GaN components operating in soft and hard switching circuits, design challenges for low- and medium-voltage power modules, and converters with intended application in the industry.View more
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
Fang Luo (Senior Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree in power electronics from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China, in 2010, jointly supervised at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, USA. He is currently an Empire Innovation Associate Professor and the Director of Spellman High Voltage Power Electronics Laboratory, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA. From 2014 to 2017, he was a Research Assist...Show More
Fang Luo (Senior Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree in power electronics from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China, in 2010, jointly supervised at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, USA. He is currently an Empire Innovation Associate Professor and the Director of Spellman High Voltage Power Electronics Laboratory, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA. From 2014 to 2017, he was a Research Assist...View more
Contents AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
Morten Rahr Nielsen (Graduate Student Member, IEEE) received the B.Sc. degree in electrical energy technology from Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark, in 2020, and the M.Sc. degree in energy engineering, with a specialization in power electronics and drives, from AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark, in 2022.
He is currently a Research Assistant with AAU Energy, Aalborg University. His research interests include wide bandgap semiconductor devices and control of medium voltage, high-power converters.
Morten Rahr Nielsen (Graduate Student Member, IEEE) received the B.Sc. degree in electrical energy technology from Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark, in 2020, and the M.Sc. degree in energy engineering, with a specialization in power electronics and drives, from AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark, in 2022.
He is currently a Research Assistant with AAU Energy, Aalborg University. His research interests include wide bandgap semiconductor devices and control of medium voltage, high-power converters.View more
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
Shiyue Deng (Graduate Student Member, IEEE) received the B.Sc. degree from Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China, in 2020, and the M.Sc. degree from Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA, in 2022, both in electrical engineering. He is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering with Stony Brook University.
His research interests include high-voltage power module packaging and high-power-density converter design.
Shiyue Deng (Graduate Student Member, IEEE) received the B.Sc. degree from Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China, in 2020, and the M.Sc. degree from Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA, in 2022, both in electrical engineering. He is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering with Stony Brook University.
His research interests include high-voltage power module packaging and high-power-density converter design.View more
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
Eaton Research Lab, Menomonee Falls, WI, USA
Abdul Basit Mirza (Graduate Student Member, IEEE) received the B.Sc. (Hons.) degree in electrical engineering (power) from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan, in 2018, and the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA, in 2022 and 2024, respectively.
He is currently a Power Electronics Lead Engineer with Eaton Research Lab, Menomonee Falls, WI, USA. In 2022, he was a Research Intern with GE Global Research, Niskayuna, NY, USA. His research interests include system-level design and packaging of high-density and high-power converters, side effects (EMI/EMC, partial discharge, and high-frequency interactions) modeling and mitigation, integrated magnetics design, and noninvasive health monitoring of power converters using digital twin.
Abdul Basit Mirza (Graduate Student Member, IEEE) received the B.Sc. (Hons.) degree in electrical engineering (power) from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan, in 2018, and the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA, in 2022 and 2024, respectively.
He is currently a Power Electronics Lead Engineer with Eaton Research Lab, Menomonee Falls, WI, USA. In 2022, he was a Research Intern with GE Global Research, Niskayuna, NY, USA. His research interests include system-level design and packaging of high-density and high-power converters, side effects (EMI/EMC, partial discharge, and high-frequency interactions) modeling and mitigation, integrated magnetics design, and noninvasive health monitoring of power converters using digital twin.View more
AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
PowerCon A/S, Hobro, Denmark
Benjamin Futtrup Kjærsgaard (Graduate Student Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree in energy engineering from AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark, in 2024.
He is currently a Power Electronics Designer with PowerCon A/S, Hobro, Denmark. His research interests include high-power medium-voltage power converter systems and designs, wide bandgap semiconductor devices, their switching dynamics, and the intracomponent impact of parasitic capacitive and inductive couplings.
Benjamin Futtrup Kjærsgaard (Graduate Student Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree in energy engineering from AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark, in 2024.
He is currently a Power Electronics Designer with PowerCon A/S, Hobro, Denmark. His research interests include high-power medium-voltage power converter systems and designs, wide bandgap semiconductor devices, their switching dynamics, and the intracomponent impact of parasitic capacitive and inductive couplings.View more
AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
Asger Bjørn Jørgensen received the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in energy engineering from Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark, in 2016 and 2019, respectively.
He is currently an Assistant Professor with AAU Energy, Aalborg University. In 2018, he was a Visiting Researcher with FREEDM Systems Center, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA. His research interests include integrated power module packaging, wide bandgap power semiconductors, and digital design optimization using multiphysics finite element simulation.
Dr. Bjørn Jørgensen was the recipient of the European Power Electronics and Drives Association (EPE) Outstanding Young EPE Member Award in 2020.
Asger Bjørn Jørgensen received the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in energy engineering from Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark, in 2016 and 2019, respectively.
He is currently an Assistant Professor with AAU Energy, Aalborg University. In 2018, he was a Visiting Researcher with FREEDM Systems Center, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA. His research interests include integrated power module packaging, wide bandgap power semiconductors, and digital design optimization using multiphysics finite element simulation.
Dr. Bjørn Jørgensen was the recipient of the European Power Electronics and Drives Association (EPE) Outstanding Young EPE Member Award in 2020.View more
AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
Hongbo Zhao (Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree in energy engineering from AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark, in 2021.
He is currently an Assistant Professor with AAU Energy, Aalborg University. He was a Visiting Researcher with the University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA, a Visiting Scholar with the University of Galway, Galway, Ireland, and a Visiting Professor with G2Elab, Grenoble, France. His research interests include analysis and packaging of modern magnetic components, as well as the applications of wide bandgap semiconductor devices.
Dr. Zhao is an Associate Editor for IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics. He was the recipient of the Villum Fellowship, in 2022. He was also the recipient of the “Best Magnetic Design” by Frenetic, in 2022. He was selected as a future entrepreneur by the Spin-outs Denmark program in 2023. His idea on next-generation sustainable magnetic components was awarded as “The Bright Idea Award” from Otto Mønsteds Fond in 2023.
Hongbo Zhao (Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree in energy engineering from AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark, in 2021.
He is currently an Assistant Professor with AAU Energy, Aalborg University. He was a Visiting Researcher with the University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA, a Visiting Scholar with the University of Galway, Galway, Ireland, and a Visiting Professor with G2Elab, Grenoble, France. His research interests include analysis and packaging of modern magnetic components, as well as the applications of wide bandgap semiconductor devices.
Dr. Zhao is an Associate Editor for IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics. He was the recipient of the Villum Fellowship, in 2022. He was also the recipient of the “Best Magnetic Design” by Frenetic, in 2022. He was selected as a future entrepreneur by the Spin-outs Denmark program in 2023. His idea on next-generation sustainable magnetic components was awarded as “The Bright Idea Award” from Otto Mønsteds Fond in 2023.View more
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
Yang Li (Graduate Student Member, IEEE) received the B.Sc. degree in manufacturing engineering from Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China, in 2011, and the M.Sc. degree in material science and engineering from Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA, in 2014. She is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree in power electronics packaging with Spellman High Power Electronics Lab, ECE Department, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA.
Before returning to academia, she had been a Reliability Engineer and Supervisor of Package Development and Simulation team dedicated on packaging optimization in the phase of new package design as well as debugging of packaging failures during the stages of mass production and reliability tests in Monolithic Power Systems, Chengdu, China. Her research interests include 48–1 V point of load converter design and high-voltage power electronics module for transportation and power grid applications.
Yang Li (Graduate Student Member, IEEE) received the B.Sc. degree in manufacturing engineering from Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China, in 2011, and the M.Sc. degree in material science and engineering from Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA, in 2014. She is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree in power electronics packaging with Spellman High Power Electronics Lab, ECE Department, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA.
Before returning to academia, she had been a Reliability Engineer and Supervisor of Package Development and Simulation team dedicated on packaging optimization in the phase of new package design as well as debugging of packaging failures during the stages of mass production and reliability tests in Monolithic Power Systems, Chengdu, China. Her research interests include 48–1 V point of load converter design and high-voltage power electronics module for transportation and power grid applications.View more
AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
Stig Munk-Nielsen (Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree in power electronics from Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark, in 1997.
He is currently a Professor with AAU Energy, Aalborg University. His research interests include Si, SiC, and GaN components operating in soft and hard switching circuits, design challenges for low- and medium-voltage power modules, and converters with intended application in the industry.
Stig Munk-Nielsen (Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree in power electronics from Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark, in 1997.
He is currently a Professor with AAU Energy, Aalborg University. His research interests include Si, SiC, and GaN components operating in soft and hard switching circuits, design challenges for low- and medium-voltage power modules, and converters with intended application in the industry.View more
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
Fang Luo (Senior Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree in power electronics from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China, in 2010, jointly supervised at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, USA. He is currently an Empire Innovation Associate Professor and the Director of Spellman High Voltage Power Electronics Laboratory, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA. From 2014 to 2017, he was a Research Assistant Professor with The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA. From 2017 to 2020, he was an Assistant Professor with the Electrical Engineering Department, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA. His research interests include high-power-density converter design, high-density electromagnetic interference filter design and integration, and power module packaging/integration for wide bandgap devices.
Dr. Luo was a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award. He is an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics and International Transactions.
Fang Luo (Senior Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree in power electronics from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China, in 2010, jointly supervised at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, USA. He is currently an Empire Innovation Associate Professor and the Director of Spellman High Voltage Power Electronics Laboratory, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA. From 2014 to 2017, he was a Research Assistant Professor with The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA. From 2017 to 2020, he was an Assistant Professor with the Electrical Engineering Department, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA. His research interests include high-power-density converter design, high-density electromagnetic interference filter design and integration, and power module packaging/integration for wide bandgap devices.
Dr. Luo was a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award. He is an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics and International Transactions.View more
