https://www.heraeus-electronics.com/en/ SIC POWER ELECTRONICS INITIATIVE 17 www.power-mag.com Issue 1 2026 Power Electronics Europe reliability improvement compared to aluminum bonding. The industrialized DTS® Silver replaces NiPdAu metallization with Ag plating, ensuring: Simplified sintering Reliable copper bonding to SiC dies Future development includes laserstructured DTS® Silver for finer wire bonding geometries (down to 0.5 0.5 mm 2 ). These advanced interconnects will be evaluated in FastLane power modules for performance and reliability. First-Year Deliverables and Ongoing Integration In the first year of FastLane, Heraeus Electronics and its partners successfully delivered three core packaging innovations: 1. Development of an Ag sinter paste for AMB attachment on Ag-metallized aluminum baseplates, replacing conventional copper 2. Design of silver-free AMB substrates using Si 3 N 4 ceramics for reduced cost and inductance 3. Development of DTS® systems enabling reliable and costefficient copper wire bonding to SiC dies These technologies are now undergoing integration and reliability testing across multiple power module use cases. This work will continue through June 2027, with the goal of enhancing SiC performance, efficiency, and resilience throughout Europe’s power electronics value chain. Conclusion and Outlook: Tailored SiC Demonstrators for Strategic Applications By integrating advanced SiC technologies into tailored demonstrators across mobility and energy domains, FastLane delivers on five major objectives: It aims to reduce the environmental impact of power electronics by improving energy efficiency and lowering the carbon footprint of materials and processes. At the same time, it contributes to strengthening European sovereignty over critical raw materials by establishing a more independent and resilient SiC supply chain. The project also focuses on unlocking new functionalities in SiC devices and packaging, enabling operation under higher temperatures, switching frequencies, and power densities. Cost optimization is pursued through innovations in materials and scalable manufacturing techniques. Finally, FastLane supports accelerated innovation in next-generation power electronics by fostering collaboration across research institutions, industrial partners, and technology developers. Ultimately improving usability and affordability for end users. The contributions from all FastLane partners are enabling the development of SiC power module demonstrators tailored to specific enduser applications. E-mobility: Light commercial vehicles (UCs 1.1 & 1.2a) for high-volume applications Ultra-class haul trucks (UC 1.2b) for high-power, heavy-duty environments Energy systems: Power inverters for electrolyzers (UC 2.1) to support green hydrogen production Solid-state circuit breakers (UC 2.2) for grid protection and advanced battery storage These demonstrators will validate the technical feasibility and performance of SiC modules under real-world conditions. Together, these efforts aim to position Europe at the forefront of sustainable, high-performance power electronics— powered by Silicon Carbide. Name: Company Name: Address: Post Code: Tel: Total Number of Copies @ £ p+p Total £ Drives S & S Hyd H/B Pne H/B Ind Mot Comp H/B H/B Air QUANTITY QUANTITY Hydraulics & Pneumatics There are now 6 of these handy reference books from the publishers of the Drives & Controls and Hydraulics & Pneumatics magazines. Published in an easily readable style and designed to help answer basic questions and everyday problems without the need to refer to weighty textbooks. We believe you’ll find them invaluable items to have within arms reach. From the publishers of QUANTITY QUANTITY QUANTITY 2-5 copies £4.30, 6-20 copies £4.10, 20+ copies £3.75. QUANTITY PRACTICAL ENGINEER’S HANDBOOKS HYDRAULICS INDUSTRIAL MOTORS SERVOS AND STEPPERS PNEUMATICS COMPRESSED AIR INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC DRIVES PLEASE ALLOW UPTO 28 DAYS FOR DELIVERY $&! -!.5&!#452).' -%$)! ,4$ 4HE (IGH 3TREET 4ONBRIDGE +ENT 4. "% Postage and Packaging: 1-3 copies: £2.99 4-6 copies: £4.99 7 or more copies: £6.99 If you would like to obtain additional copies of the handbooks, please email info@dfamedia.co.uk or call us on 01732 370340. Alternatively you can return the completed form below to: Engineers Handbook, DFA MANUFACTURING MEDIA LTD, 192 The High Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1BE #HEQUES SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO $&! -ANUFACTURING -EDIA ,TD AND CROSSED ! # 0AYEE #OPIES OF THE HANDBOOKS ARE AVAILABLE AT a PER COPY $ISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR MULTIPLE COPIES
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