Work Package Structure
WP1 – Use Cases, Definitions & Requirements
Lead: Valeo
- Definition of use case domain 1 "e-Mobility with Automotive Drivetrain"
- Definition of use case domain 2 "Energy Applications"
- Requirements specification for components/systems, modules and devices for the two use case domains
- Requirements definition for materials, tests and processes independent of the use case domains
WP2 – SiC material and pilot line
Lead: Soitec
- Development of the SiC pilot line by improving mSiC and pSiC material properties
- Completing the 200mm SmartSiC Gen1 & Gen2 substrate integrations
- Validation by demonstrating these improvements at substrate level through short loop devices
- WP 3 and 4 are supported by sample preparation and characterization
WP3 – Devices for SiC Application
Lead: Infineon
Development and demonstration of devices for automotive applications and power conversion.
- SiC MOSFET devices with improved performance and integrated functionality
- Driver device for next generation of SiC MOSFET
- Integrable magnet field base current sensor for dynamic calibration of on-chip current measurement
- SiC MOSFET for energy conversion
- Advanced monolithic SiC circuit breaker device
- Process for advanced SiC devices
WP4 – Efficient packaging and modules
Lead: Robert Bosch GmbH
- Design and manufacturing of power modules and packages tailored to different automotive applications
- Increase of the module power density and operating area
- Explore performance improvements by embedded component package technology
- Prove that novel SiC power modules can fit both automotive and industrial application cases
WP5 – Components and Systems
Lead: Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen
Development of conventional and advanced inverter for mobile and industrial application with the target to improve efficiency, power density, ecological footprint, and reliability including
- Innovative development of drivetrain systems and inverters for industrial applications
- Increase efficiency and power density at component and system level
- Development of a 2-evel 800 V drivetrain inverter
- Investigate and develop various advanced inverter topologies with a DC link voltage up to 1800 V
- Validation of 2-level SiC drivetrain inverter for industrial applications
- Development of advanced high-voltage DC circuit breakers
WP6 – Demonstration and validation
Lead: CEA
Demonstration and validation will be carried out for the WP 2 to WP 5 results by
- integration, commissioning, testing and validation for the
- four main demonstrators: i) 2-level Powertrain inverter, ii) advanced inverter topology, iii) inverter for industrial application, iv) high-voltage circuit breaker
- stand-alone demonstrators: i) material, ii) devices, iii) components
Additionally, a dedicated task will address the Life Cycle Analysis of all the development made in the project.
WP7 – Exploitation and Dissemination
Lead: TeraGlobus
Disseminating the project results and outcomes by
- developping an attractive and well-recognized project branding, including materials, communication tools, and channels
- planning, coordinating, and executing dissemination activities to both the scientific community and the general public
- reporting on KPIs and results, covering Open Science, online reach, and target groups engagement
- exploiting FastLane results for both commercial market and academic use
- promoting standards, raising awareness, and identifying gaps, especially for project-driven contributions
WP8 – Project Management
Lead: Valeo
- Overall project management, timely and efficient implementation of the work plan and continuous monitoring of all project activities
- Communication management within and outside the project
- Administrative management for the project
- Monitor that all relevant rules and regulations (contractual, legal, ethical, security) related to the project research are properly considered and any relevant conventions are respected.