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Scaling SiC in automotive: From discrete to hybrid and full-SiC modules
This updated report examines the evolving role of Silicon Carbide (SiC) in automotive power electronics, with a focused assessment of full-SiC and hybrid module architectures. It analyzes cost trends, supply chain dynamics, and adoption across inverters, DC-DC converters, and on-board chargers, while outlining late-decade prospects for GaN. The report provides strategic insights for stakeholders navigating pricing pressure, platform consolidation, and shifting competitive dynamics through 2031.
The following report is an update of 2024 E/E and semiconductor report ”Beyond silicon: The role of silicon carbide and gallium nitride in automotive innovation”. This comprehensive report analyzes the evolving role of Silicon Carbide (SiC) in automotive power electronics, with particular emphasis on full-SiC and functionally partitioned hybrid module architectures. It examines pricing trends, competitive positioning, supply chain restructuring, and application-level adoption across traction inverters, DC-DC converters, and on-board chargers. The study provides forward-looking insights into market prospects through 2031, highlighting the strategic implications for semiconductor suppliers, tier-1 integrators, and OEMs navigating cost pressure and platform electrification.
