ROHM Unveils New High-Power-Density SiC Power Modules

ROHM Co., Ltd. has introduced new 4-in-1 and 6-in-1 SiC molded modules in the HSDIP20 package, designed for power-factor-correction (PFC) circuits and LLC-resonant converters (LLC) in onboard chargers (OBC) for electric vehicles (xEVs). The new lineup includes six models rated at 750V (BSTxxx1P4K01) and seven models at 1200V (BSTxxx2P4K01), offering integrated power conversion circuits in a compact module. This innovation aims to reduce design complexity and support the miniaturization of OBC systems for xEVs.

With the rapid electrification of automobiles driving decarbonization efforts worldwide, xEVs are moving to higher battery voltages to extend driving range and speed up charging. Consequently, demand is rising for higher-output OBCs and still-compact and lightweight DC-DC converters. Achieving higher power density requires advanced heat dissipation, but discrete-based designs often struggle with thermal management. ROHM’s HSDIP20 effectively resolves these issues, enabling greater power output while contributing to smaller electric powertrains.

Equipped with an insulating substrate that delivers excellent heat dissipation, the HSDIP20 suppresses chip temperature rise even under high-power conditions. In a typical PFC circuit for OBC applications, a top-side cooled discrete configuration using six devices was compared with a single HSDIP20 6-in-1 module under identical conditions. During 25W operation, the HSDIP20 operated approximately 38 degrees C cooler than the discrete setup. This superior thermal performance supports higher current in a compact form factor, achieving power density more than three times that of top-side cooled discretes and 1.4 times that of similar DIP modules. In the same PFC circuit, the HSDIP20 package reduces mounting area by approximately 52%, significantly contributing to the miniaturization of the OBC and other power conversion systems.

Going forward, ROHM will continue to develop SiC modules that combine compactness and high efficiency, including automotive SiC IPMs designed for greater reliability in smaller packages. To facilitate quicker adoption of HSDIP20 products, ROHM provides robust application-level support, including in-house motor testing equipment, simulations and thermal design data. Two evaluation kits, one for double-pulse testing and another for three-phase full-bridge implementations, are also available, enabling near real-world performance assessments.