Arrow Electronics and Infineon Collaborate to Accelerate Automotive Electrification
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The strategic alliance between Arrow Electronics and Infineon Technologies is a significant move in the electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure sector. As the demand for EVs grows, the need for efficient and reliable charging solutions becomes critical. The collaboration focuses on expediting the development of DC fast chargers, a segment that is essential for the widespread adoption of EVs due to its ability to significantly reduce charging times compared to AC chargers.
For stakeholders, this partnership could mean a more robust product pipeline and potentially an increased market share in the EV charging space. The development of a 30kW DC fast charger reference platform not only streamlines the design process for equipment manufacturers but also reduces the time and cost associated with bringing new chargers to market. The use of Infineon's 1200V CoolSiC™ Easy power modules is noteworthy as these silicon carbide-based components are known for their efficiency and thermal performance, which are crucial in high-power applications like fast charging.
From a financial perspective, the partnership between Arrow Electronics and Infineon Technologies could have a positive impact on both companies' revenues, especially if the reference design gains traction among manufacturers. The EV charging infrastructure market is expected to grow substantially, with reports suggesting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 30% from 2020 to 2027. This growth is driven by governmental policies promoting EV adoption and the inherent need for faster charging solutions.
Investors should note the potential for an increase in demand for Infineon's power modules and Arrow's design and engineering services. However, it's essential to monitor how the collaboration translates into marketable products and whether the companies can maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving industry. The demonstration of the reference design at the Applied Power Electronics Conference could serve as a litmus test for the industry's reception of the platform.
The technical aspects of this collaboration are quite significant. DC fast chargers are pivotal in reducing EV charging times, a major concern for consumers and a barrier to EV adoption. The 30kW output of the reference platform indicates a targeted approach for medium-duty applications, which fills a gap between lower-power home chargers and high-power commercial chargers. The inclusion of bi-directional charging support is particularly interesting, as it enables vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities, allowing EVs to potentially feed power back into the grid during peak demand times.
Understanding the importance of Infineon's 1200V CoolSiC™ Easy power modules is essential. These modules utilize silicon carbide technology, which offers superior switching frequencies and thermal conductivity compared to traditional silicon-based modules. This can lead to higher efficiency and potentially longer lifespans for the chargers, which is crucial for both manufacturers and end-users.
Development of EV chargers, especially DC “fast chargers,” is becoming increasingly challenging to equipment manufacturers due to several factors, such as lack of prior experience, stringent functional safety and reliability requirements, and a fledgling support network. The collaboration between Arrow and Infineon aims to help innovators navigate these challenges while accelerating time-to-market.
As part of the collaboration, Arrow’s High Power Center of Excellence has developed a 30kW DC fast charger reference platform. This includes Infineon’s 1200V CoolSiC™ Easy power modules and also hardware design, embedded firmware, bi-directional charging support and energy metering functionality.
“Combining Arrow’s strength in components, engineering and design services with Infineon’s innovative products will help customers accelerate their design and speed to market in e-mobility applications,” said Murdoch Fitzgerald, vice president, global engineering and design services at Arrow. “Customers can rely on this collaboration to deliver innovative and leading edge DC faster chargers, accelerate and de-risk design cycles, and get access to a world-class support team enabling them to plan and manage their product roadmap and lifecycles.”
“Infineon is on a drive towards decarbonization and digitalization with our ecosystem partners, and this collaboration with Arrow is a testament to this mission,” said Shri Joshi, vice president of Green Industrial Power, Infineon Technologies Americas. “The joint 30kW DC fast charger reference platform, which includes Infineon’s latest power modules and devices, will help our customers bring more fast chargers to market as the future moves to electrical vehicles. We look forward to this ongoing collaboration to support our customer base.”
The first reference design from this collaboration, a production-grade 30kW DC fast charger reference development platform, is being demonstrated at Applied Power Electronics Conference, Feb. 25-29, in
To learn more about the collaboration, visit Applied Power Electronics Conference (Hall 3A.135), or email “marketing@einfochips.com”.
About Arrow Electronics
Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for thousands of leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2023 sales of
About eInfochips
eInfochips, an Arrow Electronics company, is a leading provider of digital transformation and product engineering services. With 500-plus products developed and 40 million deployments in 140 countries, eInfochips continues to fuel technological innovations in multiple verticals.
eInfochips accelerates time to market for its customers with its expertise in the areas of cloud, IoT, AI/ML, digital twins, hyper automation and cybersecurity.
About Infineon
Infineon Technologies AG is a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT. Infineon drives decarbonization and digitalization with its products and solutions. The company has around 58,600 employees worldwide and generated revenue of about
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