2025-09-03
Gallium nitride is surpassing SiC?
Two types of semiconductors - silicon carbide and gallium nitride - are engaged in a fierce competition (without exaggeration) for circuits that can operate at the highest temperatures. Silicon carbide chips once held a leading position, with a working temperature of up to 600 ° C. However, gallium nitride, with its unique characteristics, performs better at high temperatures and has now surpassed silicon carbide. Researchers led by Rongming Chu, a professor of electrical engineering at Pennsylvania State University, have designed a gallium nitride chip that can operate at 800 ° C (enough to melt salt).