CoolCAD Electronics - Custom SiC Semiconductor Design, Fabrication

CoolCAD Electronics specializes in the design, fabrication, and testing of wide-bandgap silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor devices, integrated circuits, and optoelectronic components for demanding applications. Founded as a University of Maryland spinoff, the company combines expertise in semiconductor physics, device design, micro-fabrication, circuit development, and advanced testing to deliver specialized solutions that extend beyond the capabilities of conventional silicon technologies.

CoolCAD develops SiC power devices, high-temperature electronics, and deep-UV optical sensors designed to operate in harsh environments where high temperature, radiation, voltage, or demanding optical conditions are critical. Its UV photonics portfolio includes solar-blind SiC photodiodes, avalanche photodiodes, and flame-detection technologies capable of detecting deep-UV radiation without conventional optical filtering.

In addition to its own semiconductor products, CoolCAD provides custom engineering services spanning device and circuit design, semiconductor micro-fabrication, prototyping, packaging, optical characterization, radiation testing, and cryogenic and high-temperature testing. Its capabilities support applications across aerospace, defense, power electronics, energy, industrial systems, water purification, and other environments requiring reliable semiconductor performance under extreme conditions.

With in-house design and fabrication expertise and a history of research and development supported by government and industry programs, CoolCAD helps customers develop and transition specialized semiconductor technologies from concept through fabrication, characterization, and qualification.