Volvo’s next-generation EVs will depend on silicon carbide (SiC) energy modules from BorgWarner to spice up their effectivity and charging pace. The BorgWarner Viper energy modules will incorporate third-generation 750-volt silicon carbide energy MOSFETs from STMicroelectronics.
“This collaboration will give Volvo Automobiles the chance to additional improve the attractiveness of our electrical automobiles with longer vary and sooner charging,” defined Javier Varela, Chief Working Officer & Deputy CEO, Volvo Automobiles. “It would additionally help us on our journey in direction of being absolutely electrical by 2030 and strengthen our elevated vertical integration and our management of essential parts.”
BorgWarner Solidifies Silicon Carbide Provide with Funding
Substituting silicon carbide for silicon semiconductors in EV energy electronics is price a 3.5 % improve in driving vary, Rivian Senior Director for Electrical Energy Conversion, Silva Hiti, instructed Design Information throughout an August go to to that firm.
BorgWarner says its engineers collaborated intently with ST’s technical crew to match their die with BorgWarner’s Viper energy swap to maximise inverter efficiency, decrease measurement, and scale back price. Partnering additionally helps BorgWarner and STMicroelectronics ship the manufacturing quantity Volvo expects to wish.
“Our collaboration with BorgWarner, a number one international automotive provider in electrification, will allow Volvo Automobiles to supply their clients superior car efficiency and vary,” stated Marco Monti, STMicroelectronics president of the Automotive and Discrete Group. “We’re dedicated to increasing SiC capability and to reinforcing our SiC provide, together with by vertical integration, as we ramp up volumes to help our international automotive and industrial clients of their shift to electrification and better effectivity.”
ST is making the STPOWER SiC merchandise in its fabs in Italy, and Singapore, with superior packaging and testing at its back-end amenities in Morocco and China.
