Wolfspeed and ZINSIGHT Enhances Efficiency in Fuel Cell Vehicles with Silicon Carbide Technology
October 18, 2021 at 08:00 am EDT
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Wolfspeed, Inc. announced that ZINSIGHT Technology (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. will utilize Wolfspeed® 1200V Silicon Carbide MOSFETs in its advanced motor controller for ultra-high-speed air compressors in fuel cell vehicle engines.
Consumer demand for zero-emission vehicles such as battery-electric vehicles and FCVs is expected to increase over the next decade as automakers and government entities shift focus away from production of internal combustion engine vehicles for a cleaner and more sustainable future. The use of Silicon Carbide in BEVs and FCVs results in significant cost savings, while high-efficiency power modules enable lower energy losses and higher range. Using Wolfspeed’s 1200V Silicon Carbide MOSFETs, ZINSIGHT developed an ultra-high-speed motor controller for use in FCV air compressors. The 35kW HS35 solution provides enhanced efficiency and energy production, achieving more precise motor control over the entire FCV speed range. As a pure-play semiconductor powerhouse, Wolfspeed is leading the industry transition from silicon to Silicon Carbide in the automotive sector as it transitions away from internal combustion engines.
Wolfspeed, Inc. is a semiconductor company focused on silicon carbide technologies. The Company provides solutions for efficient energy consumption and a sustainable future. Its product families include silicon carbide material and power devices targeted for various applications such as electric vehicles, fast charging, and renewable energy and storage. Its products include Discrete MOSFETs, Discrete Schottky Diodes, Bare Die MOSFETs, Bare Die Schottky Diodes, Power Modules, Gate Driver Boards, Evaluation Kits, Reference Designs and Materials Products. The Companyâs silicon carbide fabrication facility is located in Marcy, New York.
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