Hyundai Motor Group Adopts Onsemi EliteSiC Module
Contributes to extending electric vehicle driving range and improving performance

The adoption of Onsemi's SiC power module in the Kia EV6 GT is expected to improve performance and driving range.

Onsemi announced on the 5th that its EliteSiC series silicon carbide power modules were adopted for Kia's EV6 GT model.

EliteSic power modules enable high-efficiency power conversion from 800V DC from the battery to AC drive at the rear axle within the traction inverter of high-performance electric vehicles.

The traction inverter converts high-voltage direct current (DC) from the battery into high-voltage alternating current (AC) and supplies it to the motor.

Onsemi is already working with Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors to provide EliteSiC technology for high-performance electric vehicles based on E-GMP.

Onsemi's high power density SiC power modules feature the most innovative packaging technology to minimize parasitics and thermal resistance, and provide strong package reliability through innovative die bonding technology.

This not only helps reduce power losses associated with DC-AC conversion, but also reduces the size and weight of the traction inverter, improving electric vehicle performance and range by 5%.

Onsemi has been providing high-density power solutions for automotive applications for decades. We have built up the best packaging expertise.

Based on this, Onsemi's differentiated power module provides industry-leading power traction solutions.

With the evolution of SiC die from planar structures to trench cell structures, Onsemi, with its superior packaging technology, provides reliable solutions to leading automotive companies such as Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors.

“ON Semi’s collaboration with Hyundai and Kia builds on ON Semi’s leading EliteSiC technology,” said Simon Keeton, vice president and general manager of ON Semi’s Power Solutions Group. “Importantly, this collaboration provides a rapidly responsive, vertically integrated SiC supply chain that can plan ahead for the scale needed to support high-volume electric vehicle manufacturing.”