Wolfspeed Launches New Gen 4 MOSFET Technology Platform to Deliver Breakthrough Performance in Real-World Conditions for High-Power Applications
Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) has launched its new Gen 4 MOSFET technology platform, designed to enhance efficiency and durability in high-power applications. The platform, available in 750V, 1200V, and 2300V classes, delivers up to 21% reduction in on-resistance at operating temperatures and up to 15% lower switching losses.
The technology supports various product categories including power modules, discrete components, and bare die products. Key benefits include improved system efficiency, enhanced durability with short-circuit withstand time up to 2.3 µS, and lower system costs through streamlined design processes.
As the only U.S.-based silicon carbide producer with both material and device fabrication facilities, Wolfspeed's Gen 4 platform will be delivered via 200mm wafers, enabling unprecedented scale and yield. New product introductions will continue throughout 2025 and early 2026.
Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) ha lanciato la sua nuova piattaforma tecnologica Gen 4 MOSFET, progettata per migliorare l'efficienza e la durata nelle applicazioni ad alta potenza. La piattaforma, disponibile nelle classi 750V, 1200V e 2300V, offre una riduzione fino al 21% della resistenza in stato ON a temperature operative e una diminuzione fino al 15% delle perdite di commutazione.
La tecnologia supporta varie categorie di prodotti tra cui moduli di potenza, componenti discreti e prodotti bare die. I principali vantaggi includono un'efficienza di sistema migliorata, una durata potenziata con un tempo di resistenza ai cortocircuiti fino a 2,3 µS e costi di sistema inferiori grazie a processi di design ottimizzati.
Essendo l'unico produttore di carburo di silicio negli Stati Uniti con strutture sia per la produzione di materiali che per la fabbricazione di dispositivi, la piattaforma Gen 4 di Wolfspeed sarà fornita tramite wafer da 200 mm, permettendo una scala e un rendimento senza precedenti. Nuove introduzioni di prodotti continueranno per tutto il 2025 e all'inizio del 2026.
Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) ha lanzado su nueva plataforma tecnológica Gen 4 MOSFET, diseñada para mejorar la eficiencia y durabilidad en aplicaciones de alta potencia. La plataforma, disponible en clases de 750V, 1200V y 2300V, proporciona una reducción de hasta el 21% en la resistencia en estado ON a temperaturas de operación y hasta un 15% menos en pérdidas de conmutación.
La tecnología apoya varias categorías de productos, incluidos módulos de potencia, componentes discretos y productos bare die. Los principales beneficios incluyen una mejor eficiencia del sistema, una durabilidad mejorada con un tiempo de resistencia a cortocircuitos de hasta 2,3 µS y costos de sistema más bajos gracias a procesos de diseño optimizados.
Como el único productor de carburo de silicio basado en EE. UU. con instalaciones tanto para la producción de materiales como para la fabricación de dispositivos, la plataforma Gen 4 de Wolfspeed se entregará a través de obleas de 200 mm, permitiendo una escala y rendimiento sin precedentes. Nuevas presentaciones de productos continuarán a lo largo de 2025 y principios de 2026.
울프스피드(Wolfspeed) (NYSE: WOLF)는 4세대 MOSFET 기술 플랫폼을 출시했습니다. 이 플랫폼은 고전력 응용 프로그램에서 효율성과 내구성을 향상시키기 위해 설계되었습니다. 이 플랫폼은 750V, 1200V 및 2300V 클래스에서 제공되며, 작동 온도에서 온 저항을 최대 21% 감소시키고 스위칭 손실을 최대 15% 줄입니다.
이 기술은 전력 모듈, 분리형 구성 요소 및 베어 다이 제품을 포함한 다양한 제품 범주를 지원합니다. 주요 이점으로는 시스템 효율성 향상, 최대 2.3 µS의 단락 내구성을 갖춘 강화된 내구성, 그리고 효율적인 설계 프로세스를 통한 시스템 비용 절감이 있습니다.
미국에 소재한 유일한 실리콘 카바이드 생산업체로서 소재와 장치 제작 시설을 모두 갖춘 울프스피드의 4세대 플랫폼은 200mm 웨이퍼를 통해 제공되어 전례 없는 규모와 수율을 가능하게 합니다. 신규 제품 출시는 2025년 내내 및 2026년 초까지 이어질 것입니다.
Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) a lancé sa nouvelle plateforme technologique Gen 4 MOSFET, conçue pour améliorer l'efficacité et la durabilité dans les applications haute puissance. La plateforme, disponible dans les classes de 750V, 1200V et 2300V, offre une réduction pouvant atteindre 21% de la résistance à l'état ON à des températures de fonctionnement et jusqu'à 15% de pertes de commutation en moins.
La technologie prend en charge diverses catégories de produits, notamment des modules de puissance, des composants discrets et des produits bare die. Les principaux avantages comprennent une efficacité système améliorée, une durabilité accrue avec un temps de résistance au court-circuit allant jusqu'à 2,3 µS, et des coûts système réduits grâce à des processus de conception optimisés.
En tant que seul producteur de carbure de silicium basé aux États-Unis avec des installations de fabrication de matériaux et de dispositifs, la plateforme Gen 4 de Wolfspeed sera livrée via des wafers de 200 mm, permettant une échelle et un rendement sans précédent. De nouvelles introductions de produits continueront tout au long de 2025 et début 2026.
Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) hat seine neue Gen 4 MOSFET-Technologieplattform eingeführt, die entwickelt wurde, um die Effizienz und Haltbarkeit in Hochleistungsanwendungen zu verbessern. Die Plattform, die in den Klassen 750V, 1200V und 2300V verfügbar ist, bietet eine Reduzierung des Durchlasswiderstands um bis zu 21% bei Betriebstemperaturen und bis zu 15% geringere Schaltverluste.
Die Technologie unterstützt verschiedene Produktkategorien, einschließlich Leistungsmodulen, diskreten Bauteilen und Bare-Dice-Produkten. Zu den wichtigsten Vorteilen gehören eine verbesserte Systemeigenleistung, höhere Haltbarkeit mit einer Kurzschlussfestigkeit von bis zu 2,3 µS und niedrigere Systemkosten durch optimierte Designprozesse.
Als der einzige US-amerikanische Produzent von Siliziumkarbid mit sowohl Material- als auch Geräteherstellungseinrichtungen wird die Gen 4-Plattform von Wolfspeed über 200-mm-Wafer geliefert und ermöglicht so eine beispiellose Skalierung und Ausbeute. Neue Produkteinführungen werden bis 2025 und Anfang 2026 fortgesetzt.
- Up to 21% reduction in on-resistance at operating temperatures
- Up to 15% lower switching losses
- Enhanced durability with 2.3 µS short-circuit withstand time
- Production on efficient 200mm wafers for improved scale and yield
- Only U.S.-based manufacturer with complete silicon carbide production capability
- New product introductions delayed until 2025-2026
Insights
Wolfspeed's new Gen 4 MOSFET platform marks a pivotal advancement in silicon carbide technology that could significantly impact multiple high-growth markets. The platform's 21% reduction in on-resistance and 15% lower switching losses translate to more efficient power conversion and reduced cooling requirements - essentially allowing electric vehicles to travel further and data centers to consume less power.
In simple terms, think of this technology as a more efficient power switch that wastes less energy as heat. For electric vehicles, this means better range and faster charging. For data centers supporting AI operations, it means lower electricity bills and reduced cooling costs.
The timing is particularly strategic as the market for silicon carbide power devices is experiencing explosive growth, driven by EV adoption and data center expansion. Wolfspeed's position as the only U.S.-based manufacturer of both SiC materials and devices provides a significant competitive advantage, especially considering recent CHIPS Act investments and growing concerns about semiconductor supply chain security.
The platform's availability across multiple voltage classes (750V, 1200V and 2300V) positions Wolfspeed to capture market share across diverse applications, from automotive to industrial power systems. The 2.3 microsecond short-circuit withstand time addresses a critical reliability concern in high-power applications, potentially reducing warranty costs and improving system longevity.
The phased product rollout through 2025 and early 2026 suggests careful production capacity management, likely aligned with the company's 200mm wafer fabrication capabilities. This manufacturing scale-up could help address the current supply constraints in the SiC market while potentially improving gross margins through better yields.
- Wolfspeed’s highly flexible Gen 4 MOSFET technology platform supports long-term roadmaps for high-performance, application-optimized products
- Holistic efficiency improvements enable reduced system costs and development time while maximizing application lifetime, representing a pivotal progression for silicon carbide technology
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U.S - based silicon carbide substrate and device manufacturing supports domestic security protection
“We understand that each application’s design comes with a unique set of requirements,” said Jay Cameron, senior vice president of Wolfspeed power products. “From its inception, our goal for Gen 4 has been to improve overall system efficiency in real-world operating environments, with a focus on delivering maximum performance at the system level. Gen 4 enables design engineers to create more efficient, longer-lasting systems that perform well in tough operating environments at a better overall system cost.”
Silicon carbide technology is one of the fastest growing components of both the power device market and the greater semiconductor industry. A superior alternative to silicon, silicon carbide is ideal for high power applications – such as EV powertrains, e-mobility, renewable energy systems, battery energy storage systems, and AI data centers – that unlocks improved performance and lower system costs.
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Wolfspeed is the only silicon carbide producer with both silicon carbide material and silicon carbide device fabrication facilities based in
“Innovative technology unlocks business opportunity,” said Devin Dilley, president and chief product officer, EPC Power, a
“As the world-leader in silicon carbide technology, based on American IP and delivered through
Wolfspeed’s Gen 4 platform was designed to comprehensively improve system efficiency and prolong application life, even in harshest of environments, while helping to reduce system cost and development time. The technology will deliver significant performance enhancements for designers of high-power automotive, industrial, and renewable energy systems, with key benefits including:
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Holistic System Efficiency: Delivering up to a
21% reduction in on-resistance at operating temperatures with up to15% lower switching losses. - Durability: Ensuring reliable performance, including a short-circuit withstand time of up to 2.3 µS to provide additional safety margin.
- Lower System Cost: Streamlining design processes to reduce system costs and development time.
Learn more in Wolfspeed’s white paper “Gen 4 Silicon Carbide Technology: Redefining Performance and Durability in High-Power Applications”.
Availability
Wolfspeed’s Gen 4 products are available in 750V, 1200V and 2300V nodes, with options for power modules, discrete components, and bare die products. New product introductions, including additional footprints and RDSON ranges, will be available throughout 2025 and early 2026.
About Wolfspeed, Inc.
Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) leads the market in the worldwide adoption of silicon carbide technologies that power the world’s most disruptive innovations. As the pioneers of silicon carbide, and creators of the most advanced semiconductor technology on earth, we are committed to powering a better world for everyone. Through silicon carbide material, power modules, discrete power devices and power die products targeted for various applications, we will bring you The Power to Make It Real™. Learn more at www.wolfspeed.com.
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