Nexperia today announced a strategic partnership with KOSTAL, one of the world's leading automotive suppliers, to drive the production of wide-bandgap (WBG) power electronics that meet the stringent standards of the automotive industry. The agreement will see Nexperia supply, develop and manufacture WBG devices designed and tested by KOSTAL, with a focus on electric vehicle (EV) on-board chargers (OBCs). The SiC MOSFETs in the collaboration will be available in a top-cooled (TSC) QDPAK package to meet the growing demand for high performance and reliability in the EV market.
Wide bandgap technology drives EV innovation
With the explosive growth of the electric vehicle market, there is an increasing demand for efficient power electronics. Wide bandgap semiconductor materials such as SiC and GaN are ideal for electric vehicles, battery management systems, and charging equipment due to their excellent high temperature resistance, high voltage resistance, and low power loss. Compared with traditional silicon materials, WBG materials can significantly improve power density and thermal management performance, which is a key factor in improving the overall efficiency of electric vehicles.
As an important player in the global automotive industry, KOSAL has a pivotal role in the field of e-mobility with many years of experience. KOSTAL's on-board chargers are used in a wide range of electric vehicles around the world, providing a reliable infrastructure for e-mobility. This partnership with Nexperia marks KOSTAL's continued expansion of its technology portfolio in the field of e-mobility, in particular to drive the use of SiC devices in on-board chargers for its continued growth in 2030 and the next decade.
Picture: Nexperia and Kostal enter into a strategic partnership (Photo: Nexperia)
Nexperia's technology strengths and future prospects
As a leading semiconductor supplier, Nexperia has a deep technical heritage in wide bandgap semiconductors. In addition to its traditional silicon product line, Nexperia has introduced innovative products such as SiC diodes and MOSFETs, GaN e-mode and d-mode devices. With its leadership in SiC technology, Nexperia is able to provide more efficient and reliable power electronics solutions to meet the growing high performance requirements of the automotive industry.
In addition, Nexperia is committed to promoting sustainable global energy management by continuously improving energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption through innovative solutions that respond to the global demand for green energy. As technology continues to advance, Nexperia will continue to expand its WBG portfolio and drive widespread adoption of the technology in areas such as electric vehicles, smart grids and clean energy.
Kostal's strategic expansion and partnership prospects
KOSTAL's leadership in the EV charger market not only lays the foundation for global e-mobility, but also makes it a pioneer in technological innovation in the field of automotive electronics. Through its deep collaboration with Nexperia, KOSTAL is accelerating the adoption of SiC devices in the EV industry to ensure that it meets the rapidly growing demand for EVs in the coming years.
This cooperation is not only a deep integration of the two companies in the field of technology, but also an important step to promote the development of the electric vehicle industry in a more efficient and environmentally friendly direction. With the gradual maturity of SiC technology, KOSTAL's chargers will be more intelligent and energy-saving in the future, further promoting the popularization of electric vehicles around the world.
Nexperia's strategic partnership with KOSTAL® will significantly advance the e-mobility industry, particularly in the areas of charging technology and power electronics. By providing efficient and reliable WBG solutions, the two companies are not only helping to upgrade the technology of the electric vehicle industry, but also promoting the sustainability and efficiency of global energy management. As the EV market continues to grow, this collaboration will have a profound impact across multiple industry sectors in the future.
