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- onsemi and BorgWarner Expand Strategic Collaboration for Silicon Carbide Worth Over $1 Billion in Lifetime Value
onsemi and BorgWarner Expand Strategic Collaboration for Silicon Carbide Worth Over $1 Billion in Lifetime Value
– BorgWarner and onsemi are expanding their strategic collaboration for the integration of onsemi’s silicon carbide (SiC) power devices into BorgWarner’s VIPER power modules for traction inverter solutions, adding over $1 billion to the lifetime value of the agreement.– The integration of EliteSiC technology into traction inverters will increase the power density and efficiency, resulting in a higher range and better overall performance of electric vehicles.
BorgWarner is set to incorporate onsemi’s EliteSiC 1200 V and 750 V power devices into its VIPER power modules. This move is part of an expanded strategic collaboration between the two companies, which is now valued at over $1 billion in lifetime. The integration aims to enhance the performance of electric vehicles.
onsemi, a leader in intelligent power and sensing technologies, maintains high standards of quality, reliability, and supply assurance required for the EV traction market. Their extensive experience in design, development, and manufacturing of power semiconductor products facilitates successful implementation in high-volume automotive applications.
Stefan Demmerle, Vice President of BorgWarner Inc. and President and General Manager, PowerDrive Systems, stated that “onsemi’s continuous and strategic investment in ramping SiC manufacturing capacity across its end-to-end supply chain gives us confidence in our ability to support the increasing demand for our solutions, now and in the future.”
The use of EliteSiC technology is expected to boost BorgWarner’s silicon carbide traction inverters’ efficiency, cooling performance, and charging rates while reducing the size. This enhancement will increase power density and efficiency, improving EVs’ range and overall performance.
Simon Keeton, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Power Solutions Group at onsemi highlighted that “The integration of EliteSiC technology in the traction inverter enables increased gas-equivalent miles per gallon (MPGe), which helps alleviate range anxiety – one of the key barriers to EV adoption.” He also mentioned onsemi’s chip-to-system level support and execution track record, which enables them to provide industry-leading SiC-based solutions to BorgWarner at an accelerated pace.
This strategic collaboration and the integration of EliteSiC technology in traction inverters can significantly enhance electric vehicle performance. This step forward will boost the electric vehicle industry by increasing the range of EVs and reducing range anxiety, a key barrier to EV adoption.