A strategic union between onsemi, the pioneer of intelligent power and sensing technologies, and Magna, a global force in mobility technology have proclaimed a Long-Term Supply Agreement (LTSA) for SiC production. This collaboration anticipated to transform the landscape of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing.
Through harnessing onsemi’s groundbreaking EliteSiC MOSFET technology, Magna’s eDrive systems will see amplified cooling performance along with accelerated charging and driving speeds. The resulting benefits encompass not only improved efficiency but also an extended range for EVs.
Magna will gain onsemi’s comprehensive silicon carbide (SiC) manufacturing capabilities, a prowess that includes the ability to expedite production. This strategic collaboration aims to fortify Magna’s vertical integration, refine its supply chain, and cater to the spiraling demand for SiC-based products in the thriving EV market.
Asif Jakwani, the Senior Vice President and General Manager of, Advanced Power Division, at onsemi, expounded, “With range anxiety still a top deterrent to EV adoption, our technology enables Magna to go further, easing the transition to an electrified future. Our latest EliteSiC MOSFET technology enables increased power density and higher efficiency in traction inverters, resulting in improved gas-equivalent miles per gallon without compromising driving dynamics and safety.”
Complementing the LTSA, a separate agreement will see Magna channel approximately $40 million towards procuring new SiC equipment at onsemi’s establishments in New Hampshire and the Czech Republic, to guarantee a future supply.
Diba Ilunga, President of Magna Powertrain, shared his thoughts, “We believe that a secure supply of silicon carbide chips will be critical to our ability to continue delivering innovative and efficient eDrive systems for our customers. Accordingly, we are both investing to grow SiC production capacity and establishing the commercial basis for long-term supply of SiC-based chips to advance our electrification strategy and outpace the competition.”
Manufacturing silicon carbide, a wide bandgap semiconductor substrate suited to high-temperature, high-power applications like EVs, is a formidable task. With a scant number of manufacturers capable of meeting the burgeoning demand for SiC-based designs, both OEMs and automotive suppliers are determined to secure reliable, long-term supplies. Against this backdrop, the strategic agreement between onsemi and Magna appears to be a judicious response to the situation at hand.
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