Global Internet-based electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corp of Thief River Falls, MN, USA has agreed to distribute worldwide the silicon carbide (SiC) technologies of GeneSiC Semiconductor Inc of Dulles, VA, USA, which develops silicon carbide and silicon-based devices for high-temperature, radiation and power grid applications.
Founded in 2004, GeneSiC’s SiC products play a key role in conserving energy in high-power systems, running faster, cooler and more efficiently (making the SiC products suitable for increasing efficiency in energy-harvesting applications).
“Digi-Key was the missing piece to our distribution program,” says GeneSiC’s chief business development officer Michael DiGangi. “This agreement enhances GeneSiC Semiconductor’s ability to seed the market with our brand of silicon carbide high-voltage, high-temperature, and first-of-their-kind (1N8XX SiC diode/2N76XX SiC transistors) mil-standard products,” he adds.
GeneSiC claims to have the largest portfolio of commercial SiC diodes, offering a best-in-class SiC switch - the super junction transistor (SJT) - which aims to revolutionize insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) and field-effect transistor (FET) designs for engineers seeking higher performance. GeneSiC is also committed to a portfolio of silicon, high-voltage rectifier products with what is claimed to be the best forward voltage on the market. While others have abandoned this market, it is claimed, GeneSiC has been investing in new products.
“Adding suppliers as committed to innovation as GeneSiC Semiconductor affirms our commitment to providing the newest, state-of-the-art products,” says Mark Zack, VP, Global Semiconductor Product at Digi-Key.
