onsemi Chosen to Energy Volkswagen Group’s Subsequent-Era Electrical Autos

Firm might be main supplier of totally optimized energy system answer primarily based on onsemi’s newest technology EliteSiC M3e platform

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

• onsemi and Volkswagen Group signal multi-year deal to produce answer for car lineup throughout a number of manufacturers
• onsemi will present a full stack of silicon carbide applied sciences as a part of an built-in module answer that may scale throughout all energy platforms
• Volkswagen Group will profit from onsemi’s plans to broaden manufacturing in Europe would set up an end-to-end manufacturing facility for the traction inverter system

onsemi has introduced that it has signed a multi-year cope with Volkswagen Group to be the first provider of an entire energy field answer as a part of its next-generation traction inverter for its Scalable Programs Platform (SSP). The answer options silicon carbide-based applied sciences in an built-in module that may scale throughout all energy ranges – from high-power to low-power traction inverters to be suitable with all car classes.

“By providing an entire energy system answer that encompasses your complete energy sub-assembly, we offer Volkswagen Group with a single, simplified modular and scalable platform that maximizes effectivity and efficiency for his or her car lineup,” stated Hassane El-Khoury, president and CEO of onsemi. “This new method permits for the customization of energy wants and the addition of options for various automobiles with out compromising on efficiency, all whereas decreasing value.”

Primarily based on the EliteSiC M3e MOSFETs, onsemi’s distinctive energy field answer can deal with extra energy in a smaller bundle which considerably reduces vitality losses. The inclusion of three built-in half-bridge modules mounted on a cooling channel will additional enhance system effectivity by making certain warmth is successfully managed from the semiconductor to the coolant encasement. This results in higher efficiency, improved warmth management, and elevated effectivity, permitting EVs to drive additional on a single cost. By utilizing this built-in answer, Volkswagen Group will have the ability to simply transition to future EliteSiC-based platforms and stay on the forefront of EV innovation.

“We’re more than happy to have onsemi as a strategic provider for the facility field of the traction inverter for our first tranche within the SSP platform. onsemi has satisfied us with a deeply verticalized provide chain from the expansion of the uncooked materials as much as the meeting of the facility field,” stated Mr. Dirk Große-Loheide, Member of the Prolonged Govt Committee Group Procurement and Member of the Board Volkswagen Model for “Procurement.”

Mr. Until von Bothmer, Senior Vice President VW Group Procurement for Powertrain, added, “On prime of the verticalization, onsemi has moreover offered a resilient provide idea with regional silicon carbide fabs throughout Asia, Europe and the U.S. As well as, onsemi will repeatedly present the newest SiC technology to make sure competitiveness.”

Volkswagen Group may also profit from onsemi’s deliberate funding to broaden its silicon carbide manufacturing within the Czech Republic. The funding would set up an end-to-end manufacturing facility in Europe for the traction inverter energy system. The proximity of onsemi’s facility would fortify Volkswagen Group’s provide chain whereas enhancing logistics and permitting for quicker integration into the manufacturing course of.