Complete metallization schemes for SiC based high temperature applications were investigated concerning their physical and chemical stability, and their electrical behaviour under the influence of a high temperature air ambient. Two metal silicides, MoSi2 and WSi2, were used as contacts to the 6H-SiC Substrate. MoSi2 as well as WSi2 show an ohmic behaviour after a thermal contact formation. The obtained specific contact resistance's are in the range from 10(-4) to 10(-5) Omega cm(2). To keep the system design simple for these investigations, the both silicides were used for the on-chip interconnects, too. The connection to the next wiring level was realized by an 3 mu m Aluminum coverlayer and Al-thick wire bonding. All systems show an electrical stable behaviour during a thermal storage at 400 degrees C for more than 1000 hours. No intermixing or degradation within the systems was found by Auger Electron Spectroscopy Depth Profile Analysis and electrical measurements.