Ampere & STMicroelectronics to optimise power modules
According to the Ampere press release, Ampere and STMicroelectronics have worked together on the optimisation of power modules, which combine three SiC-based power modules. The collaboration focuses on a powerbox for the supply of energy for electric cars. “The powerbox is designed for optimum performance-size ratio across Ampere’s line-up, on 400 Volt battery EV vehicles and for Segment C-EVs with 800 Volt batteries, enabling greater autonomy and faster charging,” the Renault subsidiary specifies.
“This agreement is the result of the intensive work carried out with STMicroelectronics,” said Philippe Brunet, SVP Powertrain & EV engineering, Ampere. “By working upstream together, we were able to optimise and secure the supply of key components for our electric powertrains, to offer high-performance EVs with increased range and optimised charging time. It perfectly aligns with Ampere’s strategy to master the entire value chain of power electronics for its e-powertrain, leveraging STMicroelectronics’ expertise in power modules.”
“With the optimisation of these higher-efficient products and solutions to meet Ampere’s performance requirements, and our vertically integrated silicon carbide supply chain, we are supporting Ampere’s strategy for its next generation of electric powertrain,” said Michael Anfang, Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing, Europe, Middle East and Africa Region, STMicroelectronics. “ST and Ampere share a common vision for more sustainable mobility and this agreement marks another step forward in improved power performance to further contribute to concrete improvements to carbon emissions reduction by the mobility industry and its supply chain.”
STMicroelectronics has already worked with Renault on other projects. It is, for instance, involved in bringing bidirectional charging to Renault’s EVs.
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