element14 provides the newest SiC MOSFETs for power system applications in solar inverters, UPS and motor drives

Sydney, 3 April 2014  -  element14 has announced that it is stocking the newest 1200V SiC (silicon carbide)  MOSFETs from ROHM designed to deliver cost-effective, breakthrough performance. Its excellent switching performance, low on-resistance, and high breakdown voltage make it ideal in applications such as solar inverters, three-phase inverters, DC-DC converters, uninterruptible power supplies(UPS) and motor drives.                             

The ROHM SCH2080KE is the industry's first SiC MOSFET co-packaged with a discrete anti-parallel SiC Schottky Barrier Diode(SBD) which features forward voltage that is three times smaller than the Intrinsic body diode. ROHM products are available from element14 at sg.element14.com/rohm

Sam Taiwo, Distribution Manager, ROHM Semiconductor said, "We are pleased to offer a wide range of ROHM products through element14 so customers can quickly get what they need for their specific applications. element14 has a comprehensive network which supports our customers in Asia-Pacific with its local inventory, customer service and technical support."

SiC MOSFETs from ROHM offer significantly lower switching loss - as much as 90% compared to silicon devices - due to the absence of tail current and the fast recovery performance of the body diode. This new range enables designers to benefit from higher efficiency, power density and lower system BOM for their next-generation power conversion systems.

Marc Grange, Head of Product Marketing, element14 Asia-Pacific, said, "ROHM Semiconductor is a leader in SiC MOSFETs and we are delighted to offer these new products in TO-247 package and die form for design and mass production. Customers get to review, compare and buy small or higher volumes easily from our element14 sites."

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