– Joint Expertise Driving High-Performance Powertrains –

KYOTO, Japan, Nov. 27, 2024 –ROHM Semiconductor GmbH, a ROHM Co., Ltd. group company and leading Japanese semiconductor/electronic component manufacturer, will supply its 2-in-1 silicon carbide (SiC) molded module, the TRCDRIVE pack (TM), to Valeo S.A., a leading Paris-based automotive technology company, for upcoming powertrain applications. This marks their initial collaborative effort to optimize next-generation power modules for electric motor inverters, leveraging their combined power electronics expertise.

Valeo is expanding access to efficient electrified mobility across diverse vehicle segments, from e-bikes to passenger cars and e-trucks. By integrating Valeo’s mechatronics, thermal management, and software development capabilities with ROHM’s power modules, Valeo is advancing its power electronics solutions, enhancing performance, efficiency, and reducing the carbon footprint of automotive systems globally.

Since 2022, both companies have collaborated on power electronics refinement, focusing on higher energy efficiency, reduced heat through optimized cooling and mechatronic integration, and improved reliability via SiC packaging, aiming for optimal cost-effectiveness.

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“This partnership represents a significant advancement for Valeo’s Power Division in delivering cutting-edge, high-efficiency power electronics,” says Xavier DUPONT, Valeo Power Division CEO. “Our joint goal is to establish new industry benchmarks for high-voltage inverters and accelerate the adoption of more efficient and affordable electric mobility.”

“We are pleased to support Valeo, a leading automotive supplier, with our power semiconductors. ROHM’s TRCDRIVE pack (TM) offers high power density, resulting in improved power efficiency. Through our collaboration with Valeo, we contribute to the development of highly efficient powertrains,” says Wolfram HARNACK, President, ROHM Semiconductor GmbH.

These advancements are crucial for meeting the rising demand for extended range, faster charging, and overall affordability, high performance, and cost-effective inverters for BEVs and PHEVs.

Valeo will begin supplying its first production project in early 2026. Valeo and ROHM will work together to improve the efficiency and reduce the size of Valeo’s next-generation xEV inverters.

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