Revolutionizing Sustainable Power Electronics: Heraeus Electronics Joins EU-Funded Project FastLane for SiC-Based Technologies
Heraeus Electronics has joined the FastLane project, which is funded by the EU and focuses on advancing sustainable power electronics using Silicon Carbide (SiC). The project, led by Valeo France, will run for 36 months starting from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2027. Heraeus Electronics is excited to be part of this initiative to transform the European value chain for SiC-based power electronics.
The FastLane project, called "Enhancing the European Value Chain for Sustainable Power Electronics," involves 29 partners and a budget of €96 million, with €23 million coming from the EU. The project's goal is to speed up the use of SiC-based power electronics by creating a strong and competitive technology landscape across Europe, covering all stages from raw materials to finished SiC substrates. This holistic approach will facilitate the creation of innovative semiconductor devices, power modules, and converters, expanding the potential uses for SiC-based technologies.
Heraeus Electronics is working on creating new materials for Ag sintering and AMB technology in order to help in the development of affordable SiC power modules.
Heraeus Electronics is concentrating on creating innovative silver sintering materials for active metal brazed substrates and aluminum heat sinks in the FastLane project. The goal is to streamline the production process, lower thermal interfaces, and simplify material complexity by reducing the number of metallization steps and layers. These advancements will facilitate the development of cost-effective SiC power modules with increased power density, longer lifespan, and improved reliability.
The FastLane project is positioned to make a substantial impact on the European Green Deal by decreasing the environmental impact throughout the lifecycle of products, supporting a more environmentally friendly economy, and securing European control over power electronics. Utilizing economies of scale from the automotive industry will also result in cost savings for consumers, making these cutting-edge technologies more affordable and widely available.
Heraeus Electronics is looking forward to being a part of FastLane, which is helping to speed up the development of sustainable power electronics.
To learn more about Heraeus Electronics, please visit their website at www.heraeus-electronics.com.
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