onsemi Silicon Carbide Power Module for Traction Inverters Selected for Hyundai Motor Group’s High Performance Electric Vehicles
onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) has announced that its EliteSiC silicon carbide power modules will power Kia Corporation’s EV6 GT model, enhancing the vehicle's performance. The EV accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds, reaching a top speed of 161 mph. The integration of EliteSiC technology improves efficiency while reducing the weight of traction inverters, resulting in a 5% increase in EV range. This collaboration aligns with onsemi’s strategy to support high-volume EV production through its robust SiC supply chain.
- EliteSiC modules enhance Kia's EV6 GT performance and efficiency.
- Collaboration with Kia and Hyundai supports future EV developments.
- 5% increase in electric vehicle range due to reduced weight and improved efficiency.
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onsemi’s EliteSiC silicon carbide (SiC) modules increase the efficiency and lower the weight of the South Korean automaker’s traction inverters, extending electric vehicle (EV) range and improving performance
onsemi technology increases performance of
onsemi’s high-power density SiC power module delivers the most innovative package technology to minimize parasitics and thermal resistance and offers robust package reliability using innovative interconnects. This leads to reduced power losses associated with DC to AC conversion along with reduced size and weight of the traction inverter, increasing performance and EV range by
With decades of superior packaging expertise in high-density power solutions for automotive applications, onsemi differentiated power module technology delivers industry-leading power traction solutions. Exceptional packaging technology alongside an evolutionary path from planar to trench cell structures in SiC enable onsemi to provide highly robust and reliable solutions to industry leader HKMC/KIA.
“Our collaboration with HMC/KIA is rooted in the superior performance of our EliteSiC technology,” said
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onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. onsemi offers a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, delivering intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way to creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world. onsemi is recognized as a Fortune 500® company and included in the S&P 500® index. Learn more about onsemi at www.onsemi.com.
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