Nexperia and KOSTAL form a strategic partnership based on advancing automotive-grade wide bandgap devices
November 05, 2024Nijmegen -- Initial efforts to focus on silicon carbide MOSFETs in QDPAK for onboard chargers
Nexperia today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with KOSTAL, a leading automotive supplier, which will enable it to produce wide bandgap (WBG) devices that more closely match the exacting requirements of automotive applications. Under the terms of this partnership, Nexperia will supply, develop, and manufacture WBG power electronics devices which will be designed-in and validated by Kostal. The collaboration will initially focus on the development of SiC MOSFETs in topside cooled (TSC) QDPAK packaging for onboard chargers (OBC) in electric vehicles (EV).
KOSTAL Automobil Elektrik, with over a century of experience, is a key player in the global automotive industry. Nearly one in every two cars worldwide is equipped with KOSTAL’s products, including more than 4.5 million onboard chargers, contributing to advancements in electromobility. Ranked among the top 100 automotive suppliers globally, KOSTAL is recognized for its innovative, reliable, and cost-optimized solutions. Its long-standing partnerships with customers and employees reflect the company's commitment to quality and collaboration.
“Nexperia has been a trusted supplier of silicon components to KOSTAL for many years and is delighted to enter into this strategic partnership that will now extend to wide bandgap devices”, according to Katrin Feurle, Senior Director and Head of SiC Discretes & Modules. “KOSTAL will assist in validating our devices in its charging applications, thereby providing us with the type of invaluable ‘real-world’ data that will allow us to further enhance their performance”.
“KOSTAL is extending its’ strategic SiC supply portfolio to support our growth path towards 2030 with a special dedication on E-Mobility applications for onroad and offroad applications” states Dr. Georg Mohr, Executive VP Purchasing & Supply Chain of the KOSTAL Group. “Under this strategic partnership, which reinforces our long- standing customer-supplier relationship, KOSTAL will leverage Nexperia's expertise in wide bandgap technology, particularly their SiC MOSFETs, which we believe are among the best in the market. By sharing our insights from
real-world EV charging applications, we aim to contribute to the development of even more optimized and tailored SiC devices that meet the specific demands of our next-generation solutions.”
Nexperia is among the few companies that is offering a comprehensive range of WBG semiconductor technologies, including SiC diodes and MOSFETs, as well as GaN e-mode and d-mode devices, alongside its established silicon portfolio. With a strong commitment to expanding its commercial WBG offerings, Nexperia is focused on delivering the most suitable products to meet the needs of an increasing range of applications. The company's focus is to support the responsible use of electrical energy through innovative solutions. Nexperia continues to develop
technologies that address the growing demand for efficiency and sustainability in power management.
About KOSTAL
As an international family-owned company, headquartered in Lüdenscheid, Germany, KOSTAL operates 57 locations in 22 countries on 5 continents across all business divisions. In 2023, 19,900 employees generated sales of 3.6 billion euros, of which KOSTAL Automobil Elektrik accounted for 3.2 billion euros or 87%. It is the largest of four business divisions in the KOSTAL Group.
KOSTAL Automobil Elektrik develops innovative products together with OEMs to shape the future of the automotive industry. The success of this cooperation is reflected in KOSTAL’s position as the world market leader in significant and complex products such as steering column as well as shift-by-wire modules and door control units with a market share of >30%.
KOSTAL is shaping electromobility with over 4.5 million onboard chargers in the field.
About Nexperia
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Nexperia is a global semiconductor company with a rich European history and over 14,000 employees across Europe, Asia, and the United States. As a leading expert in the development and production of essential semiconductors, Nexperia’s components enable the basic functionality of virtually every commercial electronic design in the world – from automotive and industrial to mobile and consumer applications.
The company serves a global customer base, shipping more than 100 billion products annually. These products are recognized as benchmarks in efficiency – in process, size, power, and performance. Nexperia's commitment to innovation, efficiency, sustainability, and stringent industry requirements is evident in its extensive IP portfolio, its expanding product range, and its certification to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
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Nexperia
Anne Proch
Tel: +49 160 916 884 18
Email: anne.proch@nexperia.com
Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG
Georg Exler
Tel: +49 2351 16 2366
Email: g.exler@kostal.com
Publitek
Megan King
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