Global semiconductor manufacturer ROHM, together with Geely Automobile Group Co. Ltd. have entered into a strategic partnership to develop advanced technologies in the automotive field. The companies have been collaborating on a variety of automotive applications since 2018, when they first agreed to a technical exchange.
Geely is working to extend the cruising range of electric vehicles (EVs) while reducing battery costs and shortening charge times by developing high-efficiency traction inverters and onboard charging systems that adopt ROHM’s advanced power solutions centered on SiC power devices.
At the same time, Geely is committed to improving the user experience through the development of high-performance ADAS and intelligent cockpit systems using a range of products and solutions, including communication ICs and discrete devices.
As a first step, traction inverters equipped with ROHM’s SiC power devices are being integrated in EV platforms currently being developed by Geely.