STMicroelectronics Semikron cooperate

STMicroelectronics has cooperated with Semikron to integrate siliconcarbide power technology in next-generation electric-vehicle drives. STMicroelectronics will supply Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology for the eMPack® Electric Vehicle (EV) power modules from Semikron. According to Karl-Heinz Gaubatz, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Technical Officer (CTO), Semikron, “ST’s industry-leading SiC device-manufacturing capabilities and in-depth expertise with the technology-enabled us to integrate these cutting-edge semiconductors with our advanced manufacturing processes, which enhance reliability, power density, and scalability to meet the needs of the automotive industry.” Edoardo Merli, Power Transistor Sub-Group General Manager and Executive Vice President of STMicroelectronics commented, “In addition to its trans formative effect in e-mobility, our SiC technology, now in its third generation, is driving increased efficiency, performance, and reliability in sustainable energy and industrial power-control applications.” Engineers from ST and Semikron have also cooperated to integrate the advanced STPOWER SiC MOSFETs, which control power switching in the main EV traction inverter, with Semikron’s innovative fully sintered Direct Pressed Die (DPD) assembly process.