BorgWarner will provide a high-voltage silicon carbide inverter to an unnamed German automaker for implementation in its EVs. The BorgWarner 800 V SiC inverter with proprietary power switches provides a compact and efficient power module designed to deliver higher EV range and enhanced driving performance. The inverter uses a scalable power switch for 800 V… Read more »
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Optimized Chip Design and Packaging for SiC MOSFETs in EV Charging Applications
This session highlights the key differentiators in Infineon’s SiC technology; Packages and features that enhance the performance reduce the cost and explains the criteria for selection of SiC components for off-board and onboard charging. Presented by: David Levett, Design and Applications Engineer, Industrial Power & Control, Infineon Technologies Shri Joshi, Marketing Director, Industrial Power and… Read more »
UnitedSiC launches new version of FET-jet component selection tool
UnitedSiC has launched version 2 of its FET-jet calculator, a tool used to select Schottky diodes and field-effect transistors (FETs). The user selects the topology of the desired AC-DC or DC-DC converter, isolated or non-isolated. Changing between continuous, critical, or discontinuous modes is automatic. The input, output, and power required are selected, and the tool then… Read more »
Keysight launches battery test system using high voltage SiC technology
Keysight Technologies has announced a new test system for high-voltage battery packs (up to 1,500 volts). The Scienlab SL1700A Series uses silicon carbide (SiC) technology, which Keysight says will boost efficiency and energy recovery. The system gives users control of the climate chamber, conditioning of the device under test, and the battery management system. Analysis… Read more »
Porsche Taycan EV on course to outsell the classic 911
For those who were wondering whether Porsche buyers would embrace an electric car, here’s your answer: last quarter, sales of the new Taycan EV were only a hair below sales of the iconic 911 model. Porsche delivered 9,072 Taycans during the first quarter of 2021, trailing the 911 by 61 units. Porsche unveiled the Taycan,… Read more »
Infineon introduces SiC six-pack power module for EV traction inverters
Infineon Technologies has introduced a new automotive power module with CoolSiC MOSFET technology. At this year’s virtual PCIM trade show, Infineon will present the new HybridPACK Drive CoolSiC, a full-bridge module with a 1,200-volt blocking voltage optimized for EV traction inverters. The power module is based on the automotive CoolSiC trench MOSFET technology for high-power… Read more »
EVs With Or Without SiC – Understanding The Impact Of SiC From ‘Sun To Wheels’
If you are designing systems for a battery electric vehicle or working on building robust designs for EV charging infrastructure, this session will have your needs covered. With over 30+ years of experience in Silicon carbide, Wolfspeed is an established name with an extensive product offering and new technology. The presentation covers the impact Wolfspeed’s… Read more »
SiC MOSFET vs. Si IGBT In Electric Vehicle Applications
In the race to make the most efficient electric vehicle, the design of power electronics converters plays a vital role. Power losses, breakdown voltage, switching times, and thermal conductivity of semiconductor devices are critical factors when designing power electronics converter. Silicon power devices are widely used in power converters but suffer from major limitations such… Read more »
Tesla to deliver 15 Semi electric trucks to PepsiCo this year
PepsiCo says it expects to take delivery of 15 Tesla Semi electric trucks by the end of this year. The soda and snack seller placed an order for 100 Tesla Semis shortly after the e-truck’s 2017 launch. Since then, Tesla seems to have put the Semi program on a back burner as it concentrated on… Read more »