Power devices are experiencing growth driven by demand in a variety of areas. TechSearch International projects a 4.3% growth in overall leadframe package shipments from 2017 to 2021 for power device packaging, with stronger growth projected for Cu clip packages. Applications including energy generation and infrastructure, electric and hybrid vehicles, electric vehicle charging, data centers, industrial automation, smart cities and buildings, home appliances, and transportation are driving demand for power devices. While many companies continue to expand production of silicon-based power devices, the need for increased power density and system efficiency is driving demand for devices based on new wide bandgap (WBG) materials such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN). The ramp of WBG devices will push operating junction temperatures to 200°C and beyond, and require new materials and assembly processes to deliver the necessary thermal and high current-carrying performance.
New Packages and Materials for Power Devices is a 100+ page report with full references and an accompanying set of more than 100 PowerPoint slides. Growth drivers and package types are identified. Key IDMs and OSATs that assemble WBG power devices are listed. Market projections for leadframe (including a breakdown of Cu clip) and embedded die packages are provided. Critical material needs for packaging and assembly are identified. New developments in die-attach materials are described, with a focus on Pb-free options.
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