Denso and Fuji Electric to partner on SiC for EVs
Japanese firms Denso and Fuji Electric will take part in joint investment and production of SiC power semiconductors for EVs.
The $1.4 billion collaboration was approved by the Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, which will put up a third of the investment.
Denso has SiC technology development projects targeting increased quality and efficiency in relation to everything from wafers and element devices to modules and inverters.
Fuji Electric has been working on development of SiC power semiconductor elements that enable increased efficiency and more compact designs for power electronics equipment, including to mass production of the related modules.
Based on the approved plan, these companies will combine their respective automotive product development and production technology capabilities in a joint effort to expand their capacity for the efficient and stable supply of SiC power semiconductors throughout Japan.
