The document reviews silicon carbide (SiC) based power semiconductor devices and their applications. It discusses how the superior material properties of SiC, such as its wide bandgap, high electric field, and high thermal conductivity, allow it to handle higher power ratings, switching frequencies, and operating temperatures compared to silicon-based devices. The document provides an overview of the available SiC power devices, including diodes and MOSFETs, and compares the theoretical advantages of SiC devices to silicon, such as their thinner depletion widths, lower on-state resistances, and higher breakdown voltages. It also briefly discusses potential converter topologies that can benefit from using SiC semiconductor devices.