ROHM, Mazda, and Imasen Sign a Joint Agreement to Develop Inverters for E-Axle Using Rohm Sic Power Modules
November 22, 2022 at 12:00 am EST
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ROHM has signed a joint development agreement with Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) and Imasen Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., (Imasen) for inverters and SiC power modules to be used in the electric drive units of electric vehicles, including e-Axle. As the heart of the EV', e-Axle integrates a motor, reduction gearbox, and inverter into a single unit that plays a large part in determining the driving performance and power conversion efficiency of electric vehicles. SiC MOSFETs in particular are expected to improve efficiency even further.
ROHM will carry out joint inverter development for e-Axle by participating in a cooperative framework for the electric drive units development and production' with companies such as Imasen and led by Mazda.
Imasen Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of mechanical products and electric products for automobiles, wire harnesses and assistive products. The Company operates through three business segments. The Auto Part Related segment is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of seat adjusters, window regulators and other automobile mechanical products, as well as lamps, electronic units, horns and other automobile electric products. The Wire Harness segment is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of wire harnesses for aircrafts and equipment. The Assistive Product segment is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of electric wheelchairs, artificial hands, artificial legs and non-powered walking support equipment. The Company is also engaged in the provision of welfare services for employees.