Infineon Technologies AG has achieved a significant milestone in automotive power electronics with the introduction of a new 1300 V silicon carbide module within its HybridPACK™ Drive family, capable of continuous operation at junction temperatures up to 205°C.
The new module raises the temperature limit well above the typical 175°C threshold used in current automotive inverter designs. This advancement enables automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to extract higher peak and continuous power from existing inverter platforms or reduce cooling requirements and system complexity in next-generation designs.
A key benefit is the ability to deliver up to 15% higher output current compared with existing SiC modules, directly increasing inverter power density. Importantly, the new device maintains the same package dimensions, interfaces, and footprint as current HybridPACK Drive products, allowing seamless integration into existing vehicle platforms without major redesign efforts.
The module also introduces a 1300 V blocking voltage—the first within the HybridPACK Drive family—providing additional voltage margin and robustness for future electric vehicle architectures operating beyond 900 V battery systems. This positions the technology for next-generation high-voltage EV platforms that require greater efficiency and charging performance.
The first production device featuring the new capability, FS01M9R13A7MA2B, is already available to the market, with Infineon planning to extend the 205°C operating capability across its broader 1200 V SiC HybridPACK Drive portfolio.
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