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.