Nexperia and Semikron Danfoss Explore Strategic Collaboration on SiC Power Modules for Automotive Applications
June 09, 2026Nuremberg, Germany / Nijmegen, Netherlands -- Combining semiconductor and module expertise to advance high-performance solutions for electric vehicles
Nexperia B.V. and Semikron Danfoss GmbH have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a strategic collaboration on silicon carbide (SiC)-based power modules for automotive traction inverter applications. The collaboration aims to combine Nexperia’s expertise in SiC semiconductor technology with Semikron Danfoss’ leading capabilities in power module packaging and integration. Together, the companies intend to evaluate how a joint approach can enable high-performance, scalable solutions for next-generation electric vehicles.
SiC technology plays a critical role in improving the efficiency, power density, and performance of electric drivetrains. By bringing together complementary competencies across the value chain – from chip to module – the companies aim to advance optimized solutions tailored to the demanding requirements of automotive applications. As part of the collaboration, both companies will explore joint engineering approaches, including early integration and co-design, to unlock the full performance potential of SiC-based systems.
Carsten Götte, SVP Semikron Danfoss Automotive Power Modules Division, said: “By combining advanced semiconductor technology from Nexperia with our module expertise, we see strong potential to achieve more together than either could alone. We look forward to exploring how this collaboration can create additional value for our customers in the rapidly evolving electric vehicle market.”
Edoardo Merli, SVP and Head of Business Group Wide Bandgap, IGBT & Modules (WIM), Nexperia, said: “Strong partnerships are essential to unlocking the full potential of wide bandgap technologies, including SiC and GaN. With our continued R&D investments and strong focus on early-stage collaboration, we actively drive the alignment of semiconductor and system requirements from the outset. We are excited to explore how this partnership with Semikron Danfoss, a global leader in power electronics, can advance our module offering.”
Both companies share a strong European heritage and longstanding industry experience, providing a solid foundation for exploring future collaboration opportunities in the automotive power electronics space.
For more information about the companies’ technology, visit:
- Semikron Danfoss: www.semikron-danfoss.com
- Nexperia’s wide bandgap semiconductor technology: www.nexperia.com/technology-hub/wide-bandgap-semiconductors
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Stefan Tilger, Nexperia’s interim CEO, and Carsten Götte, SVP Semikron Danfoss Automotive Power Modules Division, sign a Memorandum of Understanding on June 8, 2026 to explore collaboration on SiC power modules for automotive applications.
About Semikron Danfoss
Semikron Danfoss is a part of the Danfoss Group, and a global technology leader in power electronics. Our product offerings include semiconductor devices, power modules, stacks and systems. In a world that is going electric, Semikron Danfoss technologies are more relevant than ever. We engineer solutions for automotive, industrial and renewable applications to help the world utilize energy more efficiently and sustainably.
About Nexperia
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Nexperia is a global semiconductor company with a rich European history and over 12,500 employees across Europe, Asia, and the United States. As a leading expert in the development and production of essential semiconductors, Nexperia’s components enable the basic functionality of virtually every commercial electronic design in the world – from automotive and industrial to mobile and consumer applications.
The company serves a global customer base, shipping more than 100 billion products annually. These products are recognized as benchmarks in efficiency – in process, size, power, and performance. Nexperia's commitment to innovation, efficiency, sustainability, and stringent industry requirements is evident in its extensive IP portfolio, its expanding product range, and its certification to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
For press information, please contact:
Nexperia
Anne Proch
Tel: +49 160 916 884 18
Email: anne.proch@nexperia.com
Semikron Danfoss
Jakob Stroem
Tel: +49 170 105 3294
Email: communications@semikron-danfoss.com
Pretzl
Lucy Sorton
Tel: +44 07966 301949
E-mail: lucy.sorton@pretzl.com