Infineon and Semikron Danfoss Collaborate to Meet Rising Demand for Electromobility Chips

Infineon and Semikron Danfoss Collaborate to Meet Rising Demand for Electromobility Chips

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG and Semikron Danfoss have signed a multi-year volume agreement for the supply of silicon-based electromobility chips. As the demand for power semiconductors rises due to the rapid growth of electromobility, Infineon will provide chipsets consisting of IGBTs and diodes to Semikron Danfoss. These chips are primarily used in power modules for inverters, which are essential components in electric vehicle drivetrains. Infineon’s expertise in automotive semiconductors and their commitment to clean and safe mobility position them as a valued partner for automotive players like Semikron Danfoss. The manufacturing of IGBTs and diodes will take place at Infineon’s sites in Dresden, Germany, and Kulim, Malaysia, while Semikron Danfoss manufactures its own automotive power modules in multiple locations.

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH/FLENSBURG, 13-Jul-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Cars with fully or partially electrified drivetrains will account for two thirds of cars produced by 2028, as per analyst forecasts. This rapid growth of electromobility is driving the demand for power semiconductors. Against this background, Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) and Semikron Danfoss have signed a multi-year volume agreement for the supply of silicon-based electromobility chips. Infineon will supply chipsets consisting of IGBTs and diodes to Semikron Danfoss. These chips are mainly used in power modules for inverters, which are used for the main drive in electric vehicles.

“As the global leader in automotive semiconductors, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for clean and safe mobility. Already today, our IGBTs and diodes play a major role in the industry’s electromobility transformation by enabling efficient power conversion in the electric powertrain,” said Peter Schiefer, President of Infineon’s Automotive division. “Our broad product portfolio, system expertise and continuous investment in our manufacturing capabilities make us a valued partner of automotive players like Semikron Danfoss.”

Claus A. Petersen, President of Semikron Danfoss added: “Semikron Danfoss provides automotive customers with power modules based on the most advanced assembly technologies that fully exploit the capabilities of IGBTs and diodes to enable further decarbonization of the transportation sector. Automotive customers trust us as an experienced long-term partner to drive the transformation in the industry.”

The IGBTs and diodes for Semikron Danfoss will be manufactured by Infineon at its sites in Dresden, Germany, and Kulim, Malaysia. Semikron Danfoss manufactures its own automotive power modules in Nuremberg and Flensburg in Germany, in Utica, US, and as of next year, in Nanjing, China.

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SOURCE: Infineon Technologies AG