Navitas Semiconductor Corporation has recently announced a strategic partnership with BrightLoop to advance hydrogen fuel-cell charging technology. This collaboration aims to enhance heavy-duty agricultural transportation systems, utilizing Navitas’s advanced GeneSiC™ MOSFET technology, known for its exceptional power density and efficiency.
The partnership specifically leverages Navitas’s new Gen 3 ‘Fast’ SiC (G3F) MOSFETs to support BrightLoop’s high-performance chargers. BrightLoop, a leader in power conversion solutions, boasts efficiencies exceeding 98% along with impressive power densities of up to 35 kW/kg and 60 kW/L. Their innovative high-voltage, high-power multiverters are tailored for both AC and DC applications, enhancing energy management for fuel cells and heavy-duty vehicles.
Incorporating Navitas’s auto-qualified G3F SiC MOSFETs, BrightLoop’s 250 kW HV-DC/DC converter operates at a remarkable output of 950V DC and 480A, with options to scale up to megawatt-capable systems. The cutting-edge trench-assisted planar technology in GeneSiC MOSFETs not only enables incredibly low power losses across various temperatures but also ensures high-speed performance, leading to lower operational temperatures by up to 25°C and extending the product lifespan by three times compared to competitors.
“Partnering with BrightLoop allows us to combine our technology leadership with their expertise in high-power density converters,” commented Gene Sheridan, CEO and co-founder of Navitas. This collaboration signifies a promising step toward the future of energy-efficient power solutions that are critical for the growth and sustainability of heavy-duty transportation.
The advancements from this partnership are expected to pave the way for more environmentally friendly technology in the industry, contributing positively to the transition towards cleaner energy sources.