Silicon Carbide Inverter Battery

What is a silicon carbide inverter?

Our solution for this challenge? The 800-Volt Silicon Carbide Inverter for Electrified Vehicles. Viper is the first 800-Volt inverter to use an innovative, double-side cooled silicon carbide (SiC)-based power switch that delivers the higher power densities and efficiencies needed to extend battery range and performance, and reduce costs.

What is a silicon carbide (SiC) inverter?

To address these challenges, Motion Applied has developed a next generation, 800V Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverter platform. 800V offers faster vehicle charging speeds and Silicon Carbide technology provides higher powertrain system efficiency and greater vehicle range and performance.

Why should you choose a silicon carbide inverter for electric vehicles?

Studies show the major factors holding consumers back from purchasing a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or battery electric vehicle (BEV) are battery range, charging convenience and costs. Our solution for this challenge? The 800-Volt Silicon Carbide Inverter for Electrified Vehicles.

What are the advantages of silicon carbide based inverter system?

In this regard, Silicon Carbide (SiC) based inverter system will provide advantages by reducing electric losses owing to its high efficiency, thus making it feasible to utilize simplified and cheaper air cooling system (Fig. 2).