Navitas Semiconductor (Nasdaq: NVTS) is making waves with its latest partnership with BrightLoop Partners. The collaboration focuses on providing next-generation hydrogen fuel-cell charging solutions, leveraging Navitas' advanced GaNFast™ gallium nitride (GaN) and GeneSiC™ silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors.
Specifically, Navitas' automotive-qualified Gen 3 ‘Fast’ SiC (G3F) MOSFETs are being integrated into BrightLoop's cutting-edge hydrogen fuel-cell chargers designed for heavy-duty agricultural transportation equipment. This technology aims to significantly improve power density and efficiency in high-voltage applications.
BrightLoop's High-Performance Solutions
BrightLoop is known for its leading-edge power conversion solutions, boasting efficiencies exceeding 98% and remarkable power densities reaching up to 35 kW/kg and 60 kW/L. Their high-voltage, high-power multiverters, combined with BrightLoop’s Power Flow Processor technology, are engineered to deliver exceptional performance in both AC and DC applications. These applications include energy management for fuel cells, heavy-duty equipment, and high-voltage network adaptation.
Navitas' G3F SiC MOSFETs: A Key Component
Navitas’ auto-qualified G3F SiC MOSFETs are a crucial component in BrightLoop’s 250 kW HV-DC/DC converter, offering an output of 950VDC at 480A. This design allows for paralleling to achieve megawatt power capability, showcasing the scalability and potential of the technology.
GeneSiC’s proprietary ‘trench-assisted planar’ technology, backed by 20 years of SiC innovation leadership, provides unmatched performance across a wide temperature range. This ensures high-speed, cool-running operation essential for high-power and high-reliability applications. The G3F SiC MOSFETs deliver high-efficiency with minimal energy loss, contributing to the overall performance and longevity of the hydrogen fuel-cell charging systems.
This partnership between Navitas and BrightLoop signifies a significant step forward in hydrogen fuel-cell technology, potentially impacting the heavy-duty transportation and agricultural sectors. Investors and industry watchers will be keenly observing the future developments stemming from this collaboration, and the potential impact on NVTS stock.