Infineon and Stellantis Team Up to Advance Innovation in Power Conversion and Distribution for Next Generation of Vehicle Architectures
Stellantis (STLA) and Infineon Technologies have announced a strategic partnership to advance power architecture for electric vehicles. The collaboration includes major supply and capacity agreements focusing on three key technologies: PROFET™ smart power switches to replace traditional fuses, silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors for improved EV performance and efficiency, and AURIX™ microcontrollers for STLA Brain zonal architecture. The companies will establish a Joint Power Lab to develop next-generation scalable and intelligent power architecture for software-defined vehicles.
Stellantis (STLA) e Infineon Technologies hanno annunciato una partnership strategica per avanzare l'architettura di potenza per i veicoli elettrici. La collaborazione comprende importanti accordi di fornitura e capacità che si concentrano su tre tecnologie chiave: interruttori di potenza intelligenti PROFET™ per sostituire i fusibili tradizionali, semiconduttori in carburo di silicio (SiC) per migliorare le prestazioni e l'efficienza dei veicoli elettrici, e microcontrollori AURIX™ per l'architettura zonale STLA Brain. Le aziende istituiranno un Joint Power Lab per sviluppare un'architettura di potenza scalabile e intelligente di nuova generazione per veicoli definiti dal software.
Stellantis (STLA) e Infineon Technologies han anunciado una asociación estratégica para avanzar en la arquitectura de potencia de los vehículos eléctricos. La colaboración incluye acuerdos importantes de suministro y capacidad que se centran en tres tecnologías clave: interruptores de potencia inteligentes PROFET™ para reemplazar los fusibles tradicionales, semiconductores de carburo de silicio (SiC) para mejorar el rendimiento y la eficiencia de los vehículos eléctricos, y microcontroladores AURIX™ para la arquitectura zonal STLA Brain. Las empresas establecerán un Joint Power Lab para desarrollar una arquitectura de potencia escalable e inteligente de próxima generación para vehículos definidos por software.
스텔란티스 (STLA)와 인피니언 테크놀로지스가 전기차를 위한 전력 아키텍처를 발전시키기 위한 전략적 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 이 협력은 전통적인 퓨즈를 대체하기 위한 PROFET™ 스마트 전력 스위치, 전기차의 성능과 효율성을 향상시키기 위한 실리콘 카바이드 (SiC) 반도체, STLA Brain의 존 아키텍처를 위한 AURIX™ 마이크로컨트롤러 등 세 가지 핵심 기술을 중심으로 한 주요 공급 및 용량 계약을 포함합니다. 두 회사는 소프트웨어 정의 차량을 위한 차세대 확장 가능하고 지능적인 전력 아키텍처를 개발하기 위해 공동 전력 연구소를 설립할 것입니다.
Stellantis (STLA) et Infineon Technologies ont annoncé un partenariat stratégique pour faire avancer l'architecture électrique des véhicules électriques. La collaboration inclut d'importants accords de fourniture et de capacité axés sur trois technologies clés : commutateurs de puissance intelligents PROFET™ pour remplacer les fusibles traditionnels, semi-conducteurs en carbure de silicium (SiC) pour améliorer les performances et l'efficacité des véhicules électriques, et microcontrôleurs AURIX™ pour l'architecture zonale STLA Brain. Les entreprises établiront un laboratoire d'énergie conjoint pour développer une architecture électrique évolutive et intelligente de prochaine génération pour les véhicules définis par logiciel.
Stellantis (STLA) und Infineon Technologies haben eine strategische Partnerschaft zur Weiterentwicklung der Stromarchitektur für Elektrofahrzeuge angekündigt. Die Zusammenarbeit umfasst wesentliche Liefer- und Kapazitätsvereinbarungen, die sich auf drei Schlüsseltechnologien konzentrieren: PROFET™ intelligente Leistungsschalter, um herkömmliche Sicherungen zu ersetzen, Silikoncarbid (SiC) Halbleiter, um die Leistung und Effizienz von Elektrofahrzeugen zu verbessern, sowie AURIX™ Mikrocontroller für die zonale Architektur von STLA Brain. Die Unternehmen werden ein Joint Power Lab einrichten, um eine skalierbare und intelligente Stromarchitektur der nächsten Generation für softwaredefinierte Fahrzeuge zu entwickeln.
- Strategic partnership secures important semiconductor supply chain for EV transition
- Implementation of PROFET™ technology positions Stellantis as an early adopter of intelligent power network management
- SiC semiconductors will improve EV performance while reducing costs
- Access to Infineon's extensive production capacity ensures stable supply
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This strategic partnership marks a significant advancement in automotive power electronics. The collaboration centers on three key technologies: PROFET smart power switches for intelligent power network management, silicon carbide semiconductors for improved EV efficiency and AURIX microcontrollers for zonal architecture implementation.
The deal's significance lies in its potential to revolutionize EV architecture. Replacing traditional fuses with smart power switches will reduce vehicle weight and complexity while enabling advanced power management. The SiC semiconductors should improve power conversion efficiency by
Infineon's manufacturing capacity, particularly their new facilities in Kulim and Dresden, provides important supply chain security for Stellantis' ambitious EV plans. Their
Infineon and Stellantis Team Up to Advance Innovation in Power Conversion and Distribution for Next Generation of Vehicle Architectures
- Collaboration aims to significantly enhance cost, energy efficiency, driver experience and vehicle range
- Companies signed supply and capacity reservations for PROFET™ power switches and silicon carbide (SiC) CoolSiC™ semiconductors
- Infineon’s scalable production capacity is ready to meet the market demand for automotive semiconductor solutions
AMSTERDAM and Munich, Germany ‒ November 7, 2024 ‒ Stellantis N.V. and Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) announced today they will work jointly on the power architecture for Stellantis’ electric vehicles to support Stellantis’ ambition of offering clean, safe and affordable mobility to all.
To support this, the companies have signed major supply and capacity agreements that will serve as the foundation for the planned collaboration to develop the next generation of power architecture, including:
- Infineon’s PROFET™ smart power switches, which will replace traditional fuses, reduce wiring and enable Stellantis to become one of the first automakers to implement intelligent power network management.
- Silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors, which will support Stellantis in its efforts to standardize its power modules, improve the performance and efficiency of EVs while also reducing costs.
- AURIXTM microcontrollers, which target the first generation of the STLA Brain zonal architecture.
Stellantis and Infineon are also in the process of extending their cooperation with the implementation of a Joint Power Lab to define the next-generation scalable and intelligent power architecture enabling Stellantis’ software-defined vehicle.
“As outlined in our strategic plan, Dare Forward 2030, we are securing the supply of crucial semiconductor solutions required to continue our transition to an electrified future leveraging innovative E/E architectures for our next-generation platforms,” said Maxime Picat, Stellantis Chief Purchasing and Supplier Quality Officer.
“Infineon is now entering a collaboration and innovation partnership with Stellantis,” said Peter Schiefer, President of Infineon’s Automotive Division. “As the world’s leading automotive semiconductor vendor, we bring our product-to-system expertise and dependable electronics to the table. Our semiconductors drive the decarbonization and digitalization of mobility. They increase the efficiency of cars and enable software-defined architectures that will significantly improve the user experience.”
With the world`s most cost-competitive SiC fab in Kulim, Malaysia, the upcoming 300-millimeter “Smart Power Fab” in Dresden, Germany, and the joint venture with TSMC and partners (ESMC) as well as accompanying supply agreements with foundry partners, Infineon is ready to fully meet market demand for automotive semiconductor solutions. According to the market research company TechInsights, Infineon is the global number one supplier of automotive microcontrollers with a market share of about 29 percent of the global automotive microcontroller market.1
About Stellantis
Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) is one of the world’s leading automakers aiming to provide clean, safe and affordable freedom of mobility to all. It’s best known for its unique portfolio of iconic and innovative brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys. Stellantis is executing its Dare Forward 2030, a bold strategic plan that paves the way to achieve the ambitious target of becoming a carbon net zero mobility tech company by 2038, with single-digit percentage compensation of the remaining emissions, while creating added value for all stakeholders. For more information, visit www.stellantis.com
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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1 TechInsights: Automotive Semiconductor Vendor Market Shares. April 2024
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