Definition
A compound semiconductor of silicon and carbon that occurs in crystal structures called polytypes, including 3C, 4H, and 6H, with different bandgaps.
Application
Used in Schottky diodes for power electronics and in semiconductor devices designed for high-temperature operation.
Related concepts
Evidence and further reading
- Evidence from ntrs.nasa.govhttps://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/20150022213/downloads/20150022213.pdf
- Evidence from infineon.comhttps://www.infineon.com/glossary