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Tsinghua University and the HTR-PM Reactor

China's HTR-PM reactor, developed primarily by Tsinghua University, is the first land-based, commercial-scale SMR (small modular reactor) to enter operation globally, with full power operation achieved in late 2022.

Electric Vehicle BMS Drives a Third of Silicon Demand

IDTechEx's new report "Semiconductors for Autonomous and Electric Vehicles 2023-2033" finds that the coming mass adoption of electric vehicles will drive a 10-year CAGR of 20.9% in semiconductors used for electric powertrains. Along with the rise of more autonomous vehicles, this will drive the overall automotive semiconductor market to a CAGR of 9.4% over the next decade.

BYD Auto

BYD Auto is a Chinese automotive subsidiary of the BYD Company. It is a global leader in electric car sales and battery technology.

Semiconductor Integrated Circuits for Vehicles: Key Players

Innovation roadmap for semiconductor integrated circuits.

SiC Supply Relationships for Electric Vehicle Power Electronics

Si insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) have dominated the medium-to-high power device range for 20 years including in electric vehicle (EV) power electronics but are giving way to a new generation of wide bandgap (WBG) materials: SiC and GaN. This will fundamentally impact the design of new power devices, including the package materials, as ever smaller and higher power-density modules, operating at higher temperatures, emerge. In this premium article, IDTechEx explores the growing list of supply relationships as they have evolved over the past year.

Tantalizing Potential for GaN in Electric Vehicle Power Electronics

As electric vehicle (EV) power electronics undergoes a paradigm shift towards wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors, it is clear that silicon carbide (SiC) is becoming the material of choice, while gallium nitride (GaN) is often shoe-boxed into telecommunications or optoelectronics applications.

Upcoming Webinar - Wide Bandgap Power Electronics: The New EV Battery

Thursday 30 March 2023 - Based off the new IDTechEx report, this webinar will cover; Benchmarking of SiC versus GaN and future developments, Materials evolution for power packages and industry pain points, Market demand for SiC and opportunities for GaN, and a market outlook for EV power electronics broken down by voltage

Tesla Investor Day 2023

Tesla held an investor day in March 2023, an event which is becoming an annual tradition. While the company touched on all aspects of its business, this article will focus on powertrain and technology developments.

Evolution of SiC MOSFETs & 800V Platforms in Electric Vehicle Markets

This IDTechEx premium article discusses the market drivers, adoption, and outlook for 800V platforms, 1200V SiC MOSFETs, and 600V SiC MOSFETs being adopted in global electric vehicle markets.

800V EVs Charge into the Mainstream using SiC Power Electronics

The demand for electric vehicle (EV) power electronics will increase dramatically in the next ten years, primarily driven by rapid growth in the BEV car market, where IDTechEx predicts a 15% CAGR globally over the next decade.

Dana: Cooling Modules for EV Power Electronics

Dana is a supplier of drivetrain and electrified propulsion systems. Among its product portfolio, Dana produces cooling systems for electric vehicle (EV) power electronics. IDTechEx spoke to Dana about these systems.

Infineon: Expanding SiC OEM Partnerships

Infineon is a consistent market leader in the supply of automotive power semiconductors and has expanded SiC partnerships with major OEMs over the past year.

GaN in Electric Vehicles: Barriers, Players, Adoption

As electric vehicle (EV) power electronics undergoes a paradigm shift towards wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors, silicon carbide (SiC) is becoming the material of choice, while gallium nitride (GaN) is often shoe-boxed into telecommunications or optoelectronics applications. This IDTechEx premium article explores the rising potential for GaN in EV markets and the major barriers to adoption.

Hyundai: E-GMP 800V Platform Success

The Hyundai E-GMP is one of the best selling 800V EV platforms with sales doubling in South Korea in 2022. It relies on SiC technology and Hyundai has established several new partnerships to secure supply.

Heraeus: Solutions for EV Power Electronics

IDTechEx discusses some of Heraeus' materials for electric vehicle (EV) power electronics and how they help address the challenges of SiC adoption.

Wolfspeed: Major SiC Supply Deals

Wolfspeed (formerly Cree) is a US semiconductor manufacturer which develops 650V, 1200V, and 1700V silicon carbide MOSFETs for the automotive and industrial sector.

ROHM Semiconductor: Supplying Lucid Motors

ROHM Semiconductor is a leader in automotive power electronics, based out of Japan. One of its core advantages is vertical integration: it is involved in most aspects of the supply chain, from semiconductor epitaxy through to making inverters.

The Transition to Oil in EV Thermal Management

The EV market continues to develop, not just in sales but in technology. A critical technology aspect for EVs is the thermal management of the various components to keep everything operating at the optimal temperature.

Join Our Upcoming Webinar on The Evolution of EV Thermal Management

Thursday 19 January 2023 - What's Beyond 2022? This webinar is based on content from IDTechEx's new report on "Thermal Management for Electric Vehicles 2023-2033". The webinar will cover various market drivers and trends in thermal management for batteries, motors, and power electronics. Focusing on recent developments in the market over the last 1-2 years.

IQE

IQE is a UK-headquartered supplier of compound semiconductor technologies, primarily epitaxial wafers. It has manufacturing infrastructure in the UK, USA, and Taiwan. IDTechEx spoke to IQE's CTO, Rodney Pelzel.