Under the terms of this partnership, Nexperia will supply, develop, and manufacture WBG power electronics devices which will be designed-in and validated by Kostal. The collaboration will initially focus on the development of SiC MOSFETs in topside cooled (TSC) QDPAK packaging for onboard chargers (OBC) in electric vehicles (EV).
KOSTAL Automobil Elektrik is a key player in the global automotive industry with nearly one in every two cars worldwide equipped with KOSTAL’s products, including more than 4.5 million onboard chargers, contributing to advancements in electromobility.
“Nexperia has been a trusted supplier of silicon components to KOSTAL for many years and is delighted to enter into this strategic partnership that will now extend to wide bandgap devices”, said Katrin Feurle, Senior Director and Head of SiC Discretes & Modules. “KOSTAL will assist in validating our devices in its charging applications, thereby providing us with the type of invaluable ‘real-world’ data that will allow us to further enhance their performance”.
“KOSTAL is extending its’ strategic SiC supply portfolio to support our growth path towards 2030 with a special dedication on E-Mobility applications for onroad and offroad applications” explained Dr. Georg Mohr, Executive VP Purchasing & Supply Chain of the KOSTAL Group. “Under this strategic partnership, KOSTAL will leverage Nexperia's expertise in wide bandgap technology, particularly their SiC MOSFETs, which we believe are among the best in the market. By sharing our insights from real-world EV charging applications, we aim to contribute to the development of even more optimised and tailored SiC devices that meet the specific demands of our next-generation solutions.”
Nexperia is one of just a few companies that are able to offer a comprehensive range of WBG semiconductor technologies, including SiC diodes and MOSFETs, as well as GaN e-mode and d-mode devices, alongside its established silicon portfolio.
