STMicroelectronics SiC MOSFETs Enhances Efficiency of ZINSIGHT e-Compressor Controllers
15 Feb 2024
https://www.eetasia.com/stmicroelectronics-sic-mosfets-enhances-efficiency-of-zinsight-e-compressor-controllers/
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STMicroelectronics is supplying its third-generation silicon-carbide (SiC) MOSFET technology for the e-compressor controllers of ZINSIGHT Technology, a Chinese company focusing on SiC power modules and advanced electric power conversion systems for new energy vehicles (NEVs). These highly efficient controllers offer several benefits including an extended electric vehicle (EV) driving range of 5~10km (for a medium-size EV model with battery capacity from 60kWh to 90kWh) that is particularly beneficial during the summer and winter seasons. ZINSIGHT mass-produces SiC based e-compressor controllers for air-conditioning running on 400V, 800V, and 1000V EV platforms, delivering a significant number of units by the end of 2023. ST’s advanced third-generation 1200V SiC MOSFET ensures industry-leading process stability and performance, efficiency, and reliability. The EV e-compressor controllers use ST’s third-generation SiC MOSFET technology in combination with ZINSIGHT’s unique cooling solution and advanced thermal protection design. Together, the e-compressor controllers deliver better thermal management for NEVs, improved NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness), and greater compactness and cost efficiency for e-compressors. For example, without compromising summer and winter mileage, this solution can help carmakers achieve significant cost saving per EV in overall system expenses. Read more: |