Recent progress in WBG devices and their applications

Abstract EN

Silicon carbide-(SiC) and gallium nitride-(GaN) based devices and modules have being a hot topic in recent decades.

Power electronics systems based on these modules are expanding rapidly and getting much attention and attracting many research institutions in due to their great properties and superiority over traditional silicon (Si) materials (higher power ratings, and much higher operating temperature).

This paper reviews the current developments of these switching power devices and modules and their applications in recent years.

Applications of these newly-fabricated devices in electronic drives, renewable energy and different power conversion types are traced.

Modeling of some devices and simulation of few systems which use these new switches are also inspected.

Challenges and difficulties especially in fabrication processes are stated.