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Wolfspeed Silicon Carbide is capable of incredible reliability and efficiency within battery-based energy storage systems, meaning power is always available even when the sun sets.

Energy Storage Systems Enable a Secure Energy Future

One of the biggest challenges facing the renewable industry is how to manage supply vs demand, as power generated by solar and wind systems can fluctuate considerably depending on environmental conditions and time of day. Battery-based Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are one way that system designers can address this challenge and create a reliable energy infrastructure at the residential, commercial, industrial and utility levels.

Wolfspeed Silicon Carbide MOSFETs, Schottky diodes and power modules are the gold-standard for energy storage systems, creating systems that are more efficient and power dense, have simpler circuit topologies that reduce overall cost and size, all while meeting emerging efficiency standards.

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Wolfspeed WolfPACK™ Silicon Carbide Power Modules provide an excellent solution for fast design implementation, scalability, and lower assembly overhead.

Close up product image of the Wolfspeed WolfPACK™ power modules — Wolfspeed WolfPACK™ Silicon Carbide Power Modules provide an excellent solution for fast design implementation, scalability, and lower assembly overhead.

Residential and Commercial Energy Storage Solutions

Solar photovoltaic and wind energy storage systems have multiple power stages that can benefit from Wolfspeed Silicon Carbide MOSFETs, Schottky diodes and power modules, including the Wolfspeed WolfPACK™ family of devices. Whether it is a single-phase residential system (5-15 kW) or three-phase commercial system (30-100 kW), the architecture and power circuit topologies are similar and can be scaled according to power level.

At the residential and commercial level, energy storage systems save excess power generated during peak times for the building it is tied to. Using Wolfspeed Silicon Carbide in a residential or light commercial buck/boost battery interface circuit can improve charge and discharge efficiency while reducing system cost and size.

Wolfspeed offers the broadest portfolio of 1200 V SiC MOSFETs in the industry. These MOSFETs are optimized for use in high power applications and based on 3^rd generation technology.

Three 1200V SiC MOSFETs arranged in a horizontal row. — Wolfspeed offers the broadest portfolio of 1200 V SiC MOSFETs in the industry. These MOSFETs are optimized for use in high power applications and based on 3^rd generation technology.

Utility-Scale Energy Storage Solutions

Larger industrial and utility-scale energy storage systems utilize massive battery storage systems that operate before the meter, storing enough power for large factories or entire utility grids. These large-scale ESS can also benefit from Wolfspeed Silicon Carbide in the buck/boost circuit. Currently, using Wolfspeed’s 1200 V MOSFETs and Schottky diodes in a three-level configuration or WolfPACK™ Six-Pack Modules provides an ideal combination of efficiency and ease of design along with the highest system power density. New 1500 V photovoltaic solar systems are delivering higher voltage to energy storage systems.

When You Need Power You Can Rely on, Choose Wolfspeed

Alternative energy systems are an alternative only when they can be counted on, which is why Wolfspeed is a great choice. Wolfspeed SiC’s robust performance has proven its value time and again, with billions of field hours for our most popular SiC components.

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1200 V Discrete Silicon Carbide MOSFETs

Wolfspeed’s family of 1200 V Silicon Carbide MOSFETs are optimized for use in high power applications and features a wide variety of on-resistances and package options.

1200 V Discrete Silicon Carbide Schottky Diodes

Wolfspeed’s 1200 V Discrete SiC Schottky Diodes feature the MPS (Merged PiN Schottky) design, which is more robust and reliable.

650 V Discrete Silicon Carbide MOSFETs

Wolfspeed’s 650 V MOSFETs in a TO-Leadless package enable high efficiency and high power density.

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Product SKU	Package	Configuration	Blocking Voltage	Current Rating	R_DS(ON) at 25°C	Generation	Maximum Junction Temperature	Module Size	Recommended For New Design?	Qualification
CBB032M12FM3 New	FM3	Full-Bridge	1200 V	37 A	32 mΩ	Gen 3 MOS	150 °C	62.8 mm x 33.8 mm	Yes	Industrial
CBB021M12FM3 New	FM3	Full-Bridge	1200 V	48 A	21 mΩ	Gen 3 MOS	150 °C	62.8 mm x 33.8 mm	Yes	Industrial
CAB016M12FM3	FM3	Half-Bridge	1200 V	84 A	16 mΩ	Gen 3 MOS	150 °C	62.8 mm x 33.8 mm	Yes	Industrial
CAB011M12FM3	FM3	Half-Bridge	1200 V	117 A	11 mΩ	Gen 3 MOS	150 °C	62.8 mm x 33.8 mm	Yes	Industrial

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Product SKU	Buy Online	Request Sample	Data Sheet	CAD Model	Blocking Voltage	R_DS(ON) at 25°C	Generation	Current Rating	Gate Charge Total	Output Capacitance	Total Power Dissipation (P_TOT)	Maximum Junction Temperature	Package	Recommended For New Design?	Qualification	View Product
C3M0045065K					650 V	45 mΩ	Gen 3	49 A	63 nC	101 pF	176 W	175 °C	TO-247-4	Yes	Industrial
C3M0021120K					1200 V	21 mΩ	Gen 3	100 A	162 nC	180 pF	469 W	175 °C	TO-247-4	Yes	Industrial

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Product SKU	Buy Online	Request Sample	Data Sheet	CAD Model	Blocking Voltage	Current Rating	Generation	Forward Voltage(V_F(type))	Maximum Continuous Current (IF)	Total Capacitive Charge (Q_C (typ))	Total Power Dissipation (P_TOT)	Package	Recommended For New Design?	Qualification	View Product
C4D30120H					1200 V	30 A	Gen 4	1.5 V	30 A	152 nC	441 W	TO-247-2	Yes	Industrial

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Elevating Energy: How Silicon Carbide Transforms Solar and Energy Storage Systems

Now more than ever, engineers are being asked to design residential, commercial, and industrial solar energy systems that are compact, lightweight, and simple to set up. All of this can be achieved, including a 3% higher efficiency boost, with Wolfspeed Silicon Carbide. Join this webinar where our expert will demonstrate how Wolfspeed Silicon Carbide outperforms, increases power density, and lowers overall system costs.

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Understanding Wolfspeed’s WolfPACK™ Power Module Family: Your Questions Answered!

Wolfspeed WolfPACK™ modules are a great choice for designers who want to increase efficiency and power density in a compact, industry-standard footprint. The family of modules provides an excellent solution for fast design implementation, scalability, long-term design support, and lower assembly overhead.

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Designing with Silicon Carbide for High Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems

Silicon Carbide-based systems have a bright future by addressing the needs of solar power and energy storage systems, enabling higher efficiency and power density needed to meet today’s standards and green energy goals.

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