Micro Commercial Components (MCC) has introduced the SICW30120DG5M-BP, a new 1200V, 30A silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky Barrier Diode designed for high-voltage and high-frequency power conversion systems.
The device combines a 1200V reverse voltage rating with a 30A average forward current capability, targeting applications where higher switching frequencies, efficiency and power density are key design requirements. It is supplied in an industry-standard TO-247AB through-hole package, supporting effective heat dissipation and straightforward heatsink integration.
Based on Merged PiN Schottky (MPS) SiC technology, the SICW30120DG5M-BP offers zero reverse recovery current. Eliminating reverse recovery losses can reduce switching losses and EMI, making the device particularly suitable for high-frequency converter architectures where conventional silicon rectifiers can impose significant recovery-related losses.
The diode has a maximum forward voltage of 1.6V, helping limit conduction losses, while its 180A surge current capability provides additional robustness against inrush currents and transient overload conditions. The MPS architecture combines the switching characteristics of a Schottky diode with enhanced surge-current capability.
The SICW30120DG5M-BP supports a maximum junction temperature of 175°C, allowing operation in thermally demanding power systems and potentially reducing cooling requirements. Its combination of high blocking voltage, zero reverse recovery and high-temperature capability is particularly relevant for next-generation high-power conversion equipment.
Target applications include switched-mode power supplies, power factor correction circuits, EV charging infrastructure, motor drives, renewable energy systems and industrial power conversion equipment.
The introduction expands MCC’s SiC power semiconductor portfolio into higher-voltage and higher-current applications, addressing growing demand for SiC rectifiers as designers move toward faster-switching, more efficient and increasingly power-dense converter architectures.
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