| Infineon-Schweitzer Chip Embedding Technology Adopted by Continental
| Chip embedding technology, embedding power MOSFETs into PCB
| It can increase power by 60% compared to existing systems.

Infineon Technologies and Schweizer Electronic announced on the 14th that they have developed a new technology for mild hybrid cars.

Chip embedding technology, which integrates power MOSFETs into the PCB, significantly improves the performance and reduces complexity of 48V systems. Continental Powertrain has decided to adopt this technology for its 48V starter generators to be supplied to major European carmakers.

48V starter generators play a key role in reducing _CO2 emissions in mild hybrid vehicles by up to 15% compared to conventional drivetrains. They can stop the engine more frequently and for longer periods of time than 12V-based start-stop systems. It also reduces the load on the internal combustion engine by increasing acceleration and recovers more kinetic energy during braking compared to a 12V system.

“Our embedding of power MOSFETs opens up new possibilities for the electrification of mild hybrid vehicles,” said Dr. Rolf Merte, CEO of Schweizer Electronic. “The fact that the world’s largest automotive supplier has adopted this technology confirms its potential.”

“The thermal advantages enable higher power density,” said Dr. Frank Findeis, head of Infineon’s Automotive MOSFET business line. “By integrating them on board, they can improve system reliability and increase the power or cost-effectiveness of 48 V systems.”

“Chip embedding allows us to increase power by up to 60 percent compared to conventional systems,” explains Dietmar Vogt, System Technical Project Manager at Continental Powertrain.

For new technologies, Infineon offers its MOSFET technology OptiMOS 5, and Schweizer Electronics offers its power PCB embedding technology Smart p ² Pack.

Mass production and supply are scheduled to begin in 2021.