AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- BorgWarner will be providing a new, high-voltage silicon
carbide (SiC) inverter to a large German automaker for
implementation in its next-generation electric vehicles. The
BorgWarner 800V SiC inverter with proprietary power
switches provides a more compact and efficient power module,
resulting in higher electric vehicle range and enhanced driving
performance.
"We are pleased to have won yet another SiC inverter contract
and are proud to enter the next stage of a long-standing
cooperation with this manufacturer," said Dr. Stefan Demmerle, President and General Manager,
BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems. "Our SiC inverter, with its new
state of the art power module, can be a game changer for automakers
since the new technology offers enhanced power density, proven
performance, and long-term reliability."
The SiC inverter uses a scalable power switch for 800V systems,
allowing it to be optimized for a variety of customer applications
at different power levels. The SiC design builds on BorgWarner's
proven cooling technology that enables a reduced semiconductor area
for cost-effectiveness. Additionally, the system offers greater
durability and enhanced packaging thanks to its compact, patented
power switch that is cooled on both sides and uses no wire bonds.
The silicon IGBTs in the modular power switch have been replaced by
SiC transistors. Because SiC has higher switching efficiency
and fewer conduction losses, BorgWarner's new SiC inverter has
reduced power losses of 40% to 70% as compared to silicon-based
based inverters, depending on the drive cycle.
The inverter, with its higher power density and higher
efficiency, allows OEMs to design 800V high-power propulsion
systems that are characterized by enhanced driving performance,
longer battery electric ranges, and faster charging times. These
enhancements can ultimately further efforts to broaden consumer
acceptance of electric mobility.
As part of its Charging Forward initiative, BorgWarner is
accelerating the company's electrification strategy and has
announced plans to grow electric vehicle revenues to approximately
45% by 2030, along with a commitment to achieve 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 22 countries, the
company employs approximately 50,000 people worldwide. For more
information, please visit borgwarner.com.
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