Organisation:

• SiCED is a legally autonomous entity, working as a GmbH and Co. KG
  (comparable to Ltd. In the US or GB)
• SiCED is owned by Siemens and Infineon, both holding approx. 50%.
• SiCED employs around 25 researchers, technicians and assistants.

History:

• SiCED originated from a former Siemens Central Research Group (Corporate Technology CT)
• SiCED continues the activities dedicated to SiC Technology for the development of power devices

Main Activities:

• SiCED develops technology and systems based on silicon carbide power devices predominantly for Siemens and Infineon
• SiCED is also engaged in manufacturing and selling prototypes of SiC power devices in small volumes in order to enable potential customers to test SiC devices in their applications
• SiCED supports the development of accompanying technologies mandatory for the success of SiC in a broad range of applications (e.g. packaging for elevated temperatures or creating circuit models)
• SiCED performs basic work on devices intended to be used in future applications which today are not yet in the industrial focus, mostly by utilizing funding and co-operations