SiC and GaN demand reshapes design, reliability and supply stability

Applications for silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) power devices are expanding across the electronics industry, affecting component selection as well as product design, manufacturing capabilities and supply chain planning, according to Digitimes.

• SiC and GaN now influence device design beyond component choice
• Demand affects manufacturing capacity and supply planning
• The industry is revisiting reliability approaches for power devices