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Innovations in High Power Electronics Impacting Key Sectors (TechVision)
Wide Bandgap Semiconductors Driving High Power Applications
30-Dec-2015
Global
Technology Research
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The TechVision division of Frost & Sullivan has evaluated high power electronics technologies, and has assessed innovations that will have an impact on various applications in the near-, medium-, and long- term.
Increasing need for high-power/high-voltage, high-temperature and high switching frequency power electronic devices in applications such as automotive, aerospace and defense drives the need for wide band gap materials. The high power electronic devices industry has evolved to be highly dynamic one with developments and innovations in materials, technologies, simulation tools, modelling and applications. The high power electronics technologies are the next revolution in the power industry and it sets new standards in saving power for virtually everything that makes use of or converts electricity. High power electronics technologies come into play wherever there is a need to modify different forms of electric energy such as current, voltage, and frequency.
The report focuses on analysing key innovations in Silicon Carbide and Gallium Nitride based power electronic devices intended for high power applications in aerospace, automotive, smart grids, industrial drives and data centres.
Research Scope
Research Methodology
Research Methodology Step by Step Approach
Analyst Desk--Summary of High Power Electronics
Analyst Desk--Trends in High Power Electronics
Analyst Desk--Enabling Technologies for High Power Applications
High Power Electronics—A Sneak Preview
Enabling Technologies
Comparative Assessment of High Power Electronic Devices
High Power Electronic Devices Categorization
Wide Band Semiconductors Driving High Power Electronics
Opportunities Influencing Key Innovations
Applicability of High Power Electronics in Automotive
Applicability of High Power Electronics in Aerospace
Applicability of High Power Electronics in Smart Grids
Applicability of High Power Electronics in Industrial Motors
Applicability of High Power Electronics in Data Centers
SiC Diodes Increase Efficiency of Frequency Converters
Robust SiC Devices
High-Efficiency GaN Transistors in Voltage Converters
SiC for Enhanced Energy Efficiency
GaN Transistors with High Electron Mobility
GaN Transistors for use in Power Electronics
Smart Power Modules Delivering High Performance and Efficiency
Monolithic LED-based on GaN offers Enhanced Efficiency
Innovation Ecosystem
Methodology to Assess Impact of Innovations
Impact Assessment of Key Innovations
Drivers Influencing Innovation Impact
Drivers Influencing Innovation Impact (Continued)
Drivers Boosting Innovations in High Power Electronics
Challenges Influencing Innovations in High Power Electronics
Challenges Impacting Innovations in High Power Electronics (Continued)
Challenges Impacting Innovations in High Power Electronics (Continued)
Demand Side Assessment – Low Cost and Reliablity
Demand Side Assessment – Standardization and High Performance Devices
Demand Side Assessment – Packaging Needs and Support
Management Strategies for Capitalizing Opportunities
High Power Electronics: Positioning of Innovative Products
High Power Electronics: Positioning of Innovative Products Explained
High Power Electronics: Positioning of Innovative Products – Value for Money and Value Added Solution
Impact of Megatrends on High Power Semiconductor
Key Conclusions
Key Recommendations
High Power Devices Patents
High Power Devices Patents (Continued)
High Power Devices Patents (Continued)
High Power Devices Patents (Continued)
High Power Devices Patents (Continued)
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