Author: Lawrence Butcher

Lawrence has been covering engineering subjects – with a focus on motorsport technology – since 2007 and has edited and contributed to a variety of international titles. Currently, he oversees Automotive Powertrain Technology and Professional Motorsport World magazines as editor.

Wolfspeed seals deal to supply Mercedes Benz with SiC devices

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Semiconductor specialist Wolfspeed is to supply its silicon carbide (SiC) devices to Mercedes Benz for use in the manufacturer’s EV traction inverters. “Coming from a long-term technical collaboration history between our companies, we have now chosen Wolfspeed as one of our key partners for future silicon carbide devices, thus securing preferred long-term supply, technology and quality of this decisive semiconductor component for our electrification offensive,” said Dr Gunnar Güthenke, head of procurement and supplier quality for Mercedes-Benz.

Onsemi to supply Kia EV6 SiC power modules

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Onsemi has announced that its EliteSiC family of silicon carbide (SiC) power modules has been selected for Kia’s EV6 GT model. According to the company, its high-power-density SiC power module delivers innovative packaging technology to minimize parasitic losses and thermal resistance while offering robust package reliability. This leads to reduced power losses associated with DC to AC conversion along with reduced size and weight for the traction inverter.