SiC MOSFETs for compact high-voltage drives in electric vehicles

sponsoredSEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS SiC MOSFETs for compact high-voltage drives in electric vehicles

2024-06-05 1 min Reading Time

Sponsored by

With three new half-bridge modules in SiC MOSFET technology, the manufacturer StarPower is expanding its range of power semiconductors for use in the drivetrain of electric vehicles. The modules excel with a very low on-resistance combined with a high reverse voltage of 1200 V.

All models in this product family can be easily connected in parallel to increase the current. Find out more here.(Source: StarPower Europe AG) — All models in this product family can be easily connected in parallel to increase the current. Find out more here.
(Source: StarPower Europe AG)

A common feature of the new MOSFET half-bridge modules is the use of silicon carbide (SiC) as the semiconductor material. This enables the development of particularly compact and efficient drive controllers with high power density. Another common feature of this product family with the type designations MD19HFC120N6HT, MD22HFC120N6HY and MD29HFC120N6HT is the high blocking voltage (VDSS) of 1200 V. This means that the products can be used in environments with an 800 V on-board power supply, as is common for upmarket electric vehicles. The individual models of the MOSFET family differ in their on-resistance (RDS(ON)), which covers the range between 1.8 mΩ and a maximum of 2.82 mΩ depending on the type - an excellent value in the competitive environment. All models in this product family can be easily connected in parallel to increase the current. Driving these MOSFETs does not require any complex measures either.

These MOSFETS are supplied in a 2-in-1 housing. This is optimized for low parasitic inductance in order to suppress unwanted oscillation tendencies. Heat loss is dissipated via a solid copper base plate with PINFIN structures for optimum cooling. The high-strength ceramic material silicon nitride (Si3N4) is used as the carrier substrate, employing the sophisticated AMB (Active Metal Brazing) process.

Experience power electronics for E-Mobility & Energy Storage

Would you like to experience the trends in power electronics for E-Mobility and Energy Storage at first hand? Become part of the PCIM Europe exhibition from 11 – 13 June 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany. There, you can experience a stage with top-class presentations as well as Live Product Demos at the stand of specialized exhibitors.
Learn more

(ID:50051578)

Subscribe to the newsletter now

Don't Miss out on Our Best Content

Business E-mail

Please enter a valid mailadress.

By clicking on „Subscribe to Newsletter“ I agree to the processing and use of my data according to the consent form (please expand for details) and accept the Terms of Use. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.

Declaration of consent

It goes without saying that we treat your personal data responsibly. Where we collect personal data from you, we process the data in compliance with the relevant data protection regulations. More detailed information is available in our privacy policy.

Consent to the use of data for advertising purposes

I consent to the use of my email address to send editorial newsletters by Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH, Rotebühlstr. 83-85, 70178 Stuttgart, Germany including all of its affiliates within the meaning of Section 15 et seq. AktG (‘Mesago’). I have viewed lists of each group of affiliates here for the Mesago.
The content of the newsletter covers the products and services of all of the companies listed above including, for example, trade magazines and specialist books, events and exhibitions and event-related products and services, printed and digital media products and services such as additional (editorial) newsletters, competitions, lead campaigns, online and offline market research, technical web portals and e-learning courses. If my personal telephone number has also been collected, it may be used to send offers for the aforementioned products and services from the above companies, as well as for market research purposes.
If I wish to access protected content online on portals of Mesago including its affiliates within the meaning of Section 15 et seq. AktG, I must register with additional data in order to access that content. In return for this free access to editorial content, my data may be used in line with this declaration of consent for the purposes described herein.

Right to withdraw consent

I am aware that I can withdraw this consent at any time with future effect. My withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing performed based on my consent before its withdrawal. If I wish to withdraw my consent, I can send an email to Mesago at privacy@mesago.com. If I no longer wish to receive individual newsletters to which I have subscribed, I can also click on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of a newsletter. I can find more information on my right to withdraw, how to exercise this right and the consequences of my withdrawal in the Privacy policy Editorial newsletters section.