Overview of Real-time Lifetime Prediction and Extension for SiC Power Converters

Remaining useful lifetime prediction and extension of Si power devices have been studied extensively. Silicon carbide (SiC) power devices have been developed and commercialized. Specifically, SiC mosfets have been utilized for the next generation high-voltage, high-power converters with smaller size and higher efficiency, covering various mainstream applications, including photovoltaic systems, el...