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KERI team corrects 15-year error in global SiC power semiconductor standard
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Fusion42 · 25 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
A Korean research team corrected a 15-year-old error in the international standard for detecting defects in silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors by redefining the characteristic emission wavelength associated with key stacking fault defects, improving the accuracy of quality inspections crucial for electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.
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You can now base your semiconductor defect detection on the corrected international standard, making your quality control more precise and your products safer for electric vehicle and renewable energy markets. Legacy testing methods relying on the old wavelength risk missing critical defects that harm performance.
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