Infineon Applied sciences AG, the main supplier of automotive semiconductors, and Visteon Company, a world chief in automotive cockpit electronics, introduced the businesses have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance the event of next-generation electrical automobile powertrains.
On this joint effort, Infineon and Visteon will collaborate and combine energy conversion gadgets primarily based on Infineon semiconductors, with specific emphasis on wideband hole machine applied sciences, which offer important benefits in energy conversion functions in comparison with silicon-based semiconductors. These gadgets embody higher energy density, effectivity and thermal efficiency, which contribute to improved effectivity and lowered system prices for next-generation energy conversion modules for the automotive sector.
Future Visteon EV powertrain functions incorporating Infineon CoolGaN (Gallium Nitride) and CoolSiC (Silicon Carbide) gadgets might embody battery junction packing containers, DC-DC converters and on-board chargers. The ensuing powertrain techniques will conform to the best effectivity, robustness and reliability.
“Working with Infineon permits us to combine cutting-edge semiconductor applied sciences which can be important in enhancing energy conversion effectivity and total system functionality of subsequent technology electrical autos,” stated Dr. Tao Wang, Head of the Electrification Product Line of Visteon Company. “This collaboration will advance applied sciences that speed up the transition to a extra sustainable and environment friendly mobility ecosystem.”
“Visteon is a acknowledged innovator and an early adopter of latest applied sciences, making them a great associate for us,” stated Peter Schaefer, Chief Gross sales Officer Automotive, Infineon Applied sciences AG. “Collectively, we’ll push the boundaries of electrical automobile know-how and supply superior options to the worldwide automotive trade.”
