Global agreement supports expansion of United Silicon Carbide's products

United Silicon Carbide, is a semiconductor company specialising in the development of high efficiency Silicon Carbide (SiC) devices and customised products with process expertise in Schottky Barrier Diodes and SiC switches. USCi technology and products enable affordable power efficiency in key markets that will drive the new and greener economy.

Richardson Electronics is a global channel partner for industry-leading electronic components and engineered solutions.

“USCi's unique SiC Cascodes offer a rapid and easy way to upgrade Si MOSFET based designs to the higher performance and greater efficiency of Silicon Carbide,” said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President of Richardson Electronics Power and Microwave Technologies group. “This unique technology and Richardson’s world class global capabilities of bringing new products to market will accelerate the introduction of USCi to the global market and customer base.”

“Richardson Electronics is a perfect partner for our products,” responded Mr. Christopher Rocneanu, Director Sales. “They are a design-in oriented and application focused distributor with a worldwide presence and, through their highly technical expertise; they can support customers throughout the entire design cycle which can make the difference between success and failure. Furthermore, Richardson has an outstanding reputation for launching the newest products and latest technologies to the global marketplace which will help us reach new customers and take advantage of increased opportunities for SiC applications.”