STMicroelectronics (President of Korea Branch, Park Jun-sik) has launched power semiconductors optimized for advanced automotive applications such as traction inverters, onboard chargers, DC/DC converters, and electric eco-friendly compressors for electric vehicles.

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STI) today announced the launch of its third-generation STPOWER silicon-carbide (SiC) MOSFETs, which advance cutting-edge power devices for electric vehicle (EV) powertrains and other applications where power density, energy efficiency, and reliability are critical factors.

As the electric vehicle market accelerates, many vehicle manufacturers and automotive suppliers are adopting 800V drive systems that enable much faster charging and reduced EV weight.

This new system will help automakers produce cars with longer ranges.

ST's new SiC devices are specifically optimized for advanced automotive applications such as traction inverters, on-board chargers, DC/DC converters, and e-Climate compressors in electric vehicles.

This latest generation product is suitable for increasing the efficiency of industrial applications such as motor drives, renewable energy converters, energy storage systems, telecommunications and data center power supplies.

Vice President, Automotive and Discrete Group and Power Transistor Macro Division, STMicroelectronics“ST continues to advance this exciting technology by innovating at both the device and package levels,” said Edoardo Merli, CEO of ST. “As a fully integrated SiC product manufacturer, we can consistently deliver enhanced performance to our customers. We are continuously investing to support automotive and industrial programs that are expected to generate $1 billion in SiC revenue by 2024.”

ST has completed qualification of its third-generation SiC technology platform and expects most of its derivatives to be commercially ready by the end of 2021.

With devices available with rated voltages ranging from 650 V and 750 V up to 1,200 V, designers have products capable of handling a wide range of voltage applications, from typical AC line voltages to high-voltage electric vehicle batteries and chargers.

The first products to be released are the 650V SCT040H65G3AG ($5) and the 750V, available in die form. Datasheets and quotes are available upon request.