AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- BorgWarner announced today that its 400V Silicon Carbide
(SiC) inverter has been selected to help power various models of a
European OEM's battery electric vehicles. The inverter features
dual-sided cooled power switches, providing a significant
breakthrough in support of vehicle electrification and offering
OEMs superior operational characteristics such as enhanced driving
performance and longer range. Vehicle production with BorgWarner's
SiC inverter is slated for 2023.
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"With the global push for vehicle electrification, there is a
significantly increased demand for electric vehicle technology that
can support higher efficiency in real-world driving," said Dr.
Stefan Demmerle, President and
General Manager, BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems. "This is where our
SiC inverter with its dual-sided cooled power switches can make a
significant difference. The new technology offers greater power
density, reduced switching losses, proven performance, and the
long-term reliability they need."
The new SiC inverter design builds on BorgWarner's proven
cooling technology to reduce semi-conductor area and SiC material,
offering a lighter and smaller system at lower cost compared to
other silicon-based inverters. The system features greater
durability through its wire-bondless power switch design in which
the silicon-isolated gate bipolar transistor power switches have
been replaced by SiC metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect
transistor power switches. This delivers up to a 70% reduction in
switching losses, offering OEMs improved performance and reduced
costs for their electrified propulsion systems.
Where most inverters today rely on silicon as their
semiconductor material, performance can suffer at higher voltages.
BorgWarner's SiC inverter provides outstanding results in
high-power applications through improved switching efficiency and
increased junction temperature capabilities.
This latest business win further supports BorgWarner's recently
announced electrification strategy "Charging Forward," which
outlines an aim for the company's electric vehicle revenue to grow
to approximately 45% by 2030, along with a commitment to achieving
carbon neutrality by 2035.
About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a global product leader in
delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the
vehicle market. Building on its original equipment expertise,
BorgWarner also brings market leading product and service solutions
to the global aftermarket. With manufacturing and technical
facilities in 96 locations in 23 countries, the company employs
approximately 50,000 people worldwide. For more information, please
visit borgwarner.com.
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