As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to push higher power densities and efficiency requirements in traction inverters and onboard chargers, demand is increasing for power semiconductors that can reduce losses while maintaining performance. Mitsubishi … [Read more...]
Improving thermal pathways in EV power electronics with T2PAK SiC MOSFETs
onsemi has announced the release of its EliteSiC MOSFETs in the industry-standard T2PAK top-cool package, advancing power packaging for automotive and high-voltage industrial systems. The new devices are especially relevant for electric vehicles … [Read more...]
AEC-Q101-qualified MOSFET expands use in EV power systems
iDEAL Semiconductor has announced that its SuperQ silicon MOSFET technology has achieved AEC-Q101 automotive qualification, marking the company’s entry into high-reliability applications, such as electric vehicle (EV) powertrains, onboard chargers, … [Read more...]
New 100-V MOSFETs optimize power density for high-current EV applications
Nexperia recently launched AEC-Q101-qualified 100-V MOSFETs in compact CCPAK1212 (12 x 12mm) copper-clip packaging. These devices deliver ultra-low conduction losses with on-resistance (RDS(on)) as low as 0.99 mΩ, and enable safe current above 460 … [Read more...]
How semiconductor materials affect EV power electronics?
Different semiconductor materials have different properties that affect their thermal performance and power efficiency for electric vehicle (EV) applications. Notable material properties include bandgap energy, critical electric field, electron … [Read more...]
What role do wide bandgap semiconductors play in EVs?
Wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) are used for a variety of applications in EVs. Weight and size are even more important in EVs than in conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. SiC and … [Read more...]