Qorvo® Introduces 1200V SiC Modules in Compact E1B Package

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Greensboro, NC, February 27, 2024 – Qorvo^® (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today announces four 1200V silicon carbide (SiC) modules - two half-bridge and two full-bridge - in a compact E1B package with R_DS(on) starting at 9.4mΩ. These highly efficient SiC modules are excellent solutions for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, energy storage, industrial power supplies and solar power applications.

"The modules in this new family can replace as many as four discrete SiC FETs, thus simplifying thermomechanical design as well as assembly. Our cascode technology also allows higher switching frequency operation, further reducing solution size by using smaller external components," said Ramanan Natarajan, director of product line marketing for Qorvo's SiC Power Products business. "For our customers, the high efficiency of these modules streamlines the power supply design process, so they can focus on the design, layout, assembly, characterization and qualification of one module as opposed to numerous discrete components."

Led by the 9.4mΩ UHB100SC12E1BC3N, these four SiC modules leverage Qorvo's unique cascode configuration, which minimizes R_DS(on) and switching losses to maximize efficiency, especially in soft-switching applications. Silver-sinter die attach reduces thermal resistance to as low as 0.23 °C/W; when combined with the stacked die construction found in the “SC” part numbers, power cycling performance is improved by 2X over comparable SiC power modules on the market. Together, these characteristics contribute to superior thermal performance and reliability with the ease of use and power density of a highly integrated SiC power module.

The table below provides a snapshot of Qorvo's new 1200V SiC module family:

Qorvo's suite of powerful design tools like its FET-Jet Calculator and QSPICE^® software aid in product selection and performance simulation. For more information about Qorvo's advanced SiC solutions for industrial applications, please visit www.qorvo.com/go/sic.

Qorvo will unveil its first SiC module family and its latest power management innovations at the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) from Feb. 26-28, at the Long Beach Convention Center in California. Attendees are invited to visit the Qorvo booth #1857 to explore the latest advancements in QSPICE simulation, silicon carbide (SiC) and battery management technologies. For more information, please visit Qorvo’s APEC 2024 page.

About Qorvo
Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves diverse high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our diverse and innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

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