Infineon, Semikron Danfoss strike supply agreement for EV semiconductor chips

Infineon Technologies AG and Semikron Danfoss have recently signed a multi-year volume agreement for the supply of silicon-based electromobility chips. Infineon will be supplying chipsets consisting of Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) and diodes to Semikron Danfoss, which will be used in power modules for inverters in electric vehicles.

The rapid growth of e-mobility is driving the demand for power semiconductors. Cars with fully or partially electrified drivetrains will account for two thirds of cars produced by 2028, cite the partners, who have secured critical semiconductors supply for the coming years. 

"As the global leader in automotive semiconductors, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for clean and safe mobility. Already today, our IGBTs and diodes play a major role in the industry's electromobility transformation by enabling efficient power conversion in the electric powertrain," said Peter Schiefer, President of Infineon's Automotive division. "Our broad product portfolio, system expertise and continuous investment in our manufacturing capabilities make us a valued partner of automotive players like Semikron Danfoss."

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Claus A. Petersen, President of Semikron Danfoss, commented, "Semikron Danfoss provides automotive customers with power modules based on the most advanced assembly technologies that fully exploit the capabilities of IGBTs and diodes to enable further decarbonization of the transportation sector. Automotive customers trust us as an experienced long-term partner to drive the transformation in the industry."

The IGBTs and diodes will be manufactured by Infineon at its sites in Dresden, Germany, and Kulim, Malaysia. Semikron Danfoss manufactures its own automotive power modules in Nuremberg and Flensburg in Germany, in Utica, US, and as of next year, in Nanjing, China as well.