➀ The rise of EV sales and the role of SiC in enhancing efficiency; ➁ The benefits of SiC in EV inverters and fast charging; ➂ Soitec's SmartSiC™ and its impact on sustainability and performance

➀ Nexperia has partnered with Kostal to produce wide bandgap (WBG) devices for automotive applications. ➁ The collaboration focuses on SiC MOSFETs in TSC QDPAK packaging for EV onboard chargers. ➂ Nexperia will supply, develop, and manufacture the WBG power electronics devices, while Kostal will design-in and validate them.

➀ Toshiba has launched a 5kW Isolated Bidirectional DC-DC Converter reference design using SiC MOSFETs and DAB topology for high-power applications like electric vehicle charging and solar inverters; ➁ The DAB topology allows for bidirectional high-power conversion with full bridges on both sides, enhancing efficiency and power handling; ➂ SiC MOSFETs are used to achieve high power conversion and efficiency levels, operating at higher switching frequencies than traditional IGBTs.

1. ROHM has launched four new models in the TRCDRIVE pack series, featuring 2-in-1 SiC molded modules for electric vehicle traction inverters. 2. These modules, available in 750V and 1200V ratings, support up to 300kW and aim to address challenges in inverter design such as miniaturization and efficiency. 3. The modules incorporate ROHM's 4th Generation SiC MOSFETs, offering low ON resistance and high power density, contributing to the development of more efficient and compact electric powertrains.