The SiC success story

On the eve of the ECSCRM in Italy it is timely to review some of the progress in SiC materials and devices. The industry has seen some major developments in the past few months. The future for SiC will likely prove as interesting as ever, if recent events are any indication. Nevertheless, while leaders like Cree buck the trend of shifting mass production to SE Asia, there are signs that the ones who are profiting best from wide bandgap materials, currently, are the equipment suppliers. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]