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To: mtnlady who wrote (1777)2/3/2000 10:35:00 PM
From: mauser96  Respond to of 10713
 
the big one goes off. SiC is also resistant to the effects of radiation. However, a chain is only as strong as its weakest point, and we should keep in mind that present CREE electronic products aren't pure SiC. SiC is used as a substrate with other less tough semi conductor materials on top. It's hard for me to imagine how SiC could be used and built up in the same way as present silicon silicon dioxide transistors are made, but perhaps it's possible.



To: mtnlady who wrote (1777)2/4/2000 1:53:00 PM
From: John Walliker  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 10713
 
mtnlady,

I can also see why power companies are interested in this material. Among it's many other properties it can take the heat and still operate. Any heated device (e.g. engine, furnace, friction devices etc..) would be a natural for this stuff.


In particular, SiC switching devices can solve a lot of problems in high voltage DC to AC conversion which is often used in long distance power transmission to avoid network instability.

John


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