Addressing Reliability and Safety of Power Modules for Electric Vehicles

Addressing Reliability and Safety of Power Modules for Electric Vehicles
by Kalar Rajendiran on 10-23-2024 at 10:00 am

Cadence Power Module Design Process

As electric vehicles (EVs) gain widespread adoption, safety, reliability, and efficiency are becoming increasingly important. A crucial component in ensuring these aspects is the power module (PM), which manages the energy flow between the EV battery and the motor. The design of these power modules must not only meet the high-performance… Read More


Automotive Lone Bright Spot

Automotive Lone Bright Spot
by Bill Jewell on 03-29-2023 at 10:00 am

Automotive Annual Unit Change

Automotive appears to be about the only bright spot in the semiconductor market for 2023. Forecasts for the overall semiconductor market range from a decline of 4% to a decline of 20%. Semiconductor companies generally have bleak outlooks for the start of 2023, citing excess inventories ad weak end market demand. The chart below… Read More


2019 the Year of Electrification

2019 the Year of Electrification
by Roger C. Lanctot on 12-31-2018 at 7:00 am

After two years of wrestling with and at least partially resolving fraud charges over its “defeat device” to manipulate emissions testing results, Volkswagen emerged in 2018 as the flag-bearer for electrification in the U.S. The company also concluded 2018 as the largest producer of passenger cars in the world.

In spite of or … Read More