Infineon and ROHM collaborate on silicon carbide power electronics packages for automotive on-board chargers, renewable energy and AI data centers

Infineon Technologies and ROHM have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on packages for silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors used in applications such as on-board chargers, photovoltaics, energy storage systems and AI data centers.

Specifically, the partners aim to enable each other as second sources of selected packages for SiC power devices, a move which will increase design and procurement flexibility for their customers. In the future, customers will be able to source devices with compatible housing from both Infineon and ROHM.

“We are excited about working with ROHM to further accelerate the establishment of SiC power switches,” said Dr. Peter Wawer, Division President Green Industrial Power at Infineon. “Our collaboration will provide customers with a wider range of options and greater flexibility in their design and procurement processes, enabling them to develop more energy-efficient applications that will further drive decarbonization.”

“ROHM is committed to providing customers with the best possible solutions. Our collaboration with Infineon constitutes a significant step towards the realization of this goal, since it broadens the portfolio of solutions,” said Dr. Kazuhide Ino, Member of the Board, Managing Executive Officer, in charge of Power Devices Business at ROHM. “By working together, we can drive innovation, reduce complexity and increase customer satisfaction, ultimately shaping the future of the power electronics industry.”

Infineon and ROHM plan to expand their collaboration in the future to include other packages with both silicon and wide-bandgap power technologies such as SiC and gallium nitride (GaN). This will further strengthen the relationship between the two companies and provide customers with an even broader range of solutions and sourcing options.

Semiconductors based on SiC have improved the performance of high-power applications by switching electricity even more efficiently, enabling high reliability and robustness under extreme conditions, while allowing for even smaller designs.