Japan's Rohm develops power semiconductor for faster EV charging

Silicon carbide module aims for 50% greater energy efficiency

20250423N Rohm power chip module

Rohm's silicon carbide power semiconductor module takes up less surface area than individual semiconductors, helping to reduce weight. (Rohm)

KOSUKE TSUNODA

KYOTO -- Japanese electronics group Rohm has developed a silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor device designed to be 50% more energy-efficient than competing parts, opening up the prospect of electric vehicles that charge faster and travel longer.

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