AMP's Innovative Energy Management Unit Utilizes Wolfspeed's E-Series Silicon Carbide Devices

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Nov 09, 2022, 11:24 ET

DURHAM, N.C. and LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AMP, a global leader in connected energy management and charging technologies for electric mobility, today announced the integration of Wolfspeed's E-Series Silicon Carbide MOSFETs into AMP's Energy Management Unit. Wolfspeed's innovative Silicon Carbide technology allows AMP to optimize battery performance, charging, and costs.

"At AMP, we understand the power that Silicon Carbide brings to vehicle electrification. We are proud to collaborate with another US-based company on technologies that make a greener and smarter tomorrow," said Jiaqi Liang, VP of Hardware Engineering at AMP. "The use of Wolfspeed's Silicon Carbide in AMP's Energy Management Unit (EMU) unlocks higher power density and efficiency, better platform scalability, and precise charging control. All are acutely observed by consumers through improvements in cabin space, charging time, and lower cost."

AMP's market-ready Energy Management Unit integrates ultra-fast DC charging, DC-DC, and bi-directional onboard AC charging into a single platform, providing optimal charging experience, monitoring, care, and performance of batteries.

"AMP's integration of our technology signals continued growth for Silicon Carbide in the automotive industry," said Jay Cameron, SVP and General Manager, Power at Wolfspeed. "The expansion of our automotive-qualified 650V and 1200V E-Series Silicon Carbide MOSFET portfolio allows AMP and others in the industry to easily deploy their products for either 400V or 800V systems."

Wolfspeed's E-Series MOSFETs are optimized for use in automotive applications, such as traction inverters, electric vehicle (EV) onboard battery charging, and high-voltage DC-DC converters.

About Wolfspeed:

Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) leads the market in the worldwide adoption of Silicon Carbide and GaN technologies. We provide industry-leading solutions for efficient energy consumption and a sustainable future. Wolfspeed's product families include Silicon Carbide materials, power devices, and RF devices targeted for various applications such as electric vehicles, fast charging, 5G, renewable energy and storage, and aerospace and defense. We unleash the power of possibilities through hard work, collaboration, and a passion for innovation. Learn more at www.wolfspeed.com.

Wolfspeed^® is a registered trademark of Wolfspeed, Inc.

About AMP:

With its perfect blend of software and hardware, AMP is revolutionizing electrification. Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Detroit, Bengaluru, and Shanghai, AMP is a global leader in energy management solutions for e-mobility. Since 2017, AMP has advanced battery management technology, through industry-leading software and hardware. AMP continues to push mobility further from intelligent battery management platforms to robust fast-charging systems and complete cloud solutions for e-mobility.

To learn more, visit AMP at www.amp.tech and follow on LinkedIn @amp-energy-management.

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