Benefits of Si/SiC Fusion Switch for EREV Architectures

This case study analyzes the advantages of Si/SiC Fusion switch power modules in Extended-Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs) operating in charge depletion mode. Through system simulations, it compares the performance of IGBT, SiC MOSFET, and Si/SiC Fusion switch technologies, highlighting efficiency gains and cost considerations. The findings demonstrate that Si/SiC Fusion switches provide the optimal efficiency-cost tradeoff for typical EREV architectures, addressing key challenges in the automoti