Robust SiC MOSFET based Power Modules Navy SBIR FY2016.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2016.1 Topic No.: N161-066 Topic Title: Robust SiC MOSFET based Power Modules Proposal No.: N161-066-0489 Firm: GeneSiC Semiconductor Inc. 43670 Trade Center Place Suite 155 Dulles, Virginia 20166 Contact: Siddarth Sundaresan Phone: (703) 996-8200 Web Site: http://www.genesicsemi.com Abstract: This two-phase SBIR program will develop fully-qualified 6500 V/100 A SiC MOSFET based dual-half bridge power modules, targeted for insertion into the next-generation of U.S. NAVY all-electric warships. The proposed SiC MOSFETs will feature breakdown voltages > 6500 V, specific on-resistance 2 V, 175�C operation, and transition times 5 J per chip, and short-circuit withstand times > 10 �s. Phase I of the program will focus on the device development tasks. This will include optimized epilayer and device design, fabrication and on-wafer characterization. High-temperature and switching characterization will be conducted during the Phase I Option period. A technical feasibility study on the design of the medium-voltage power module is also targeted for the Phase I Option period. ABB Inc. has expressed strong interest in partnering with GeneSiC with their open-standard LinPak platform, which is specifically designed for low-inductance medium-voltage SiC phase-leg modules. Building on the Phase I results, the Phase II program will deliver a fully-qualified 6500 V/100 A dual-half bridge power module to the NAVY program manager, and demonstrate operation at the requisite voltages, currents and junction temperatures. Benefits: The largest impact of this technology will be on the electric utility industry. These advanced high power electronic components enable precise reactive compensation, control, and tuning of all circuits, promising unprecedented increases in the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of electricity infrastructure. For electricity providers, they represent a critical enabling technology for improving power systems performance, offering value added services to customers, and succeeding in a deregulated, competitive marketplace. The capacity of existing lines can be as much as doubled while improving system controllability and power quality. Return