08:15 – 08:35
Keynote
The Power to Make It Real: The SiC Power Semiconductor Revolution
Today, we are standing at the precipice of a semiconductor revolution, having only scratched the surface of silicon carbide’s potential use cases. As a unique pure-play vertically integrated silicon carbide company, Wolfspeed is leading the transformation to high-volume production of 200mm SiC materials and devices to meet the world’s ever-growing demand. In this talk, I will discuss the essential components and key challenges of delivering the 200mm SiC integrated supply chain from crystal growth through devices.
John Edmond
Wolfspeed
Dr. John Edmond is a research Fellow and one of Wolfspeed’s co-founders. Currently, his research is focused on Silicon Carbide materials for power semiconductor device applications. He was a key scientist in the research, development and manufacturing of silicon carbide and GaN LEDs for 30 years and is the inventor of 497 worldwide patents. John graduated with a B.S. in ceramic engineering from Alfred University and received a Ph.D. in materials science at North Carolina State University.
Wolfspeed
Company Profile
Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) leads the market in the worldwide adoption of Silicon Carbide and GaN technologies. We provide industry-leading solutions for efficient energy consumption and a sustainable future. Wolfspeed’s product families include Silicon Carbide materials, power-switching devices and RF devices targeted for various applications such as electric vehicles, fast charging, 5G, renewable energy and storage, and aerospace and defense. We unleash the power of possibilities through hard work, collaboration and a passion for innovation. Learn more at www.wolfspeed.com.
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