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TIM2 in EV Power Electronics and Comparison of TIM2 Properties

Innovation map for TIM2 in EV Power Electronics and Comparison of TIM2 Properties.

STMicroelectronics: SiC Advantages and Supply Chain

In conversation with IDTechEx, STMicroelectronics discusses its intentions for insourcing SiC wafers, as well as the potential of SiC, GaN, and Si IGBTs in the automotive market. STMicroelectronics talks about its manufacturing capabilities and its choice of SiC MOSFET configuration.

SABIC: Electric Vehicle Battery Thermal Barriers

IDTechEx spoke to SABIC to learn more about its intumescent polypropylene resin for use as inter-cell separators or pack construction.

Supply Chain Analysis: Semiconductor Suppliers to Tier Ones & OEMs

Innovation map of supply chain analysis from semiconductor suppliers to tier ones and automotive OEMs.

Upcoming Webinar - Advanced Thermal Management in EV Power Electronics

Wednesday 8 May 2024 - Advanced Thermal Management in EV Power Electronics; A high-level examination of the conventional thermal framework in EV power electronics alongside projections for future structures; Analysis of trends of die-attach and substrate-attach materials; Trends in Thermal Interface Materials (TIM) and an assessment of commercially available TIMs tailored for power electronics; Comparison of single and double-sided cooling, alongside emerging trends and commercial applications

Efficient Power Conversion: GaN in Automotive

Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) creates low-voltage GaN discretes and ICs for automotive systems, yielding better efficiency and cost, as well as supporting the transition to 48V systems.

New Range Records Set for Hydrogen Cars and Why It May Not Matter

At the end of February 2024, the UK ran its second Hydrogen Week. During this week, Hyundai set two new records for the driving range of its fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). While certainly a significant achievement, will the ultimate range of FCEVs impact consumer opinions and adoption?

Thermal Material Trends Driven by SiC Adoption in EV Power Electronics

The move towards 800V and above in electric vehicles is already well underway, spearheaded by numerous automotive OEMs such as GM, Hyundai, VW, and Lucid Motors. These platforms enhance efficiency by minimizing joule losses and allowing for the downsizing of high-voltage cabling, thus reducing weight.

IDTechEx Release Thermal Management for EV Power Electronics Report

IDTechEx Research, a trusted provider of independent market intelligence, announces the availability of a new global Thermal Management for EV Power Electronics market report, "Thermal Management for EV Power Electronics 2024-2034: Forecasts, Technologies, Markets, and Trends".

Taxiing For Takeoff: The Promise of eVTOLs

Flying cars are very easy to hype. Most images of the future almost always include mass mobility in the air. It is one of the staples of any depiction of advanced modern societies and a trope of almost every science fiction movie or book (however dystopian). It is an exciting time where the level of technological advancement is reaching the stage of making electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft a feasible reality.

Infineon: 750V SiC MOSFETs for Onboard Chargers

IDTechEx attended and asked live questions during a webinar about Infineon's 750V SiC MOSFETs for use in automotive onboard chargers, focussing on power density and bidirectionality

Mobileye: Automotive Radar

Mobileye is a giant in chips for advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) applications in the automotive market, creating massive success with its EyeQ range of products. For some years now it has been promising an automotive radar for 2025 to beat the competition. At CES 2024, Mobileye showed substantive progress towards this promise.

Metal vs Graphite Bipolar Plates: A Key PEM Fuel Cells Debate

Bipolar plates are crucial components in proton exchange fuel cells, representing a substantial portion of the value of the fuel cell stack. IDTechEx predicts that their market value will surpass US$2.5 billion by 2034. The choice between metal and graphite materials for bipolar plates is a significant consideration, with each option having distinct advantages depending on the specific application.