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Wolfspeed to supply silicon carbide devices for BorgWarner's 800 V EV inverter platform

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Wolfspeed signed a multiyear agreement to supply silicon carbide devices for BorgWarner's 800 V inverter platform, using its 1,200 V Gen 5 SiC technology. The deal builds on their longstanding collaboration and secures long-term supply for BorgWarner's next-generation EV power electronics.

Wolfspeed will supply silicon carbide (SiC) devices for BorgWarner's 800 V inverter platform under a multiyear agreement.

The agreement builds on the companies' longstanding collaboration and is designed to give BorgWarner long-term, uninterrupted access to Wolfspeed SiC devices for EV and power conversion applications.

BorgWarner is using Wolfspeed's 1,200 V SiC technology in the inverter platform. Wolfspeed's Gen 5 SiC technology is designed to support the efficiency, performance and reliability requirements of automotive power electronics. Wolfspeed has fully transitioned its US manufacturing to 200 mm wafers.

"Our strategy is to combine our technology leadership with deep, long-term customer partnerships," said Matthias Buchner, Wolfspeed's Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Chief Marketing Officer. "Our supply agreement with BorgWarner demonstrates that strategy, bringing together advanced silicon carbide technology, proven quality and reliability, and scaled 200 mm manufacturing capabilities to deliver the performance and supply confidence BorgWarner needs for their next-generation EV platform."

Source: Wolfspeed

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