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Applied Materials Develops New Technologies for Silicon Carbide Chipmakers

Silicon carbide chips are transitioning to larger, 200mm wafers which boost output to meet growing global demand.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Applied Materials, Inc. announced new products that help enable the world’s leading silicon carbide (SiC) chipmakers to transition from 150mm wafer production to 200mm production, which approximately doubles die output per wafer, to help satisfy the world’s growing demand for premium electric vehicle powertrains. SiC power semiconductors are in high demand because they help efficiently convert battery power to torque, thereby increasing vehicle performance and range. Compared to silicon, SiC is...

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