Wolfspeed announces SiC device supply deal with BorgWarner

Wolfspeed has announced a multi-year supply agreement for Wolfspeed silicon carbide devices to support BorgWarner’s next-generation 800V silicon carbide-based inverter platform as a strategic partner. 

The agreement strengthens the companies’ longstanding collaboration while providing BorgWarner with a reliable, long-term supply of high-performance silicon carbide technology for next-generation EV and power conversion applications, according to a press release.

“Our strategy is to combine our technology leadership with deep, long-term customer partnerships,” said Matthias Buchner, SVP, Global Sales & Chief Marketing Officer at Wolfspeed. “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.”

Wolfspeed’s Gen 5 silicon carbide technology is designed to support the efficiency, performance and reliability requirements of next-generation automotive power electronics. BorgWarner is leveraging Wolfspeed’s 1200V silicon carbide technology for its 800V silicon carbide-based inverter platform, the press release said.

The agreement is designed to provide BorgWarner with consistent, uninterrupted access to Wolfspeed silicon carbide devices.