ZF and Danfoss extend strategic partnership to include semi-conductors
By Jim Gibbins - 1st December 2019
Germany / Denmark – ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Danfoss Silicon Power GmbH, a subsidiary of Denmark's Danfoss Group, have extended their existing cooperation, with a new strategic partnership for silicon- and silicon-carbide* power modules. The partners plan to improve the efficiency of electric drivelines via engineering and cost benefits at the interface between power modules and inverters.
The partnership aims to facilitate joint research and development, with Danfoss also supplying power modules for silicon applications. One of the first major milestones in this new initiative is a supply contract for Danfoss power modules destined for large-scale ZF volume production projects. Beside 400 Volt standard applications the two companies have also begun co-developing an 800 Volt Silicon Carbide power module for a large volume production project, aiming to position themselves at the forefront of this new segment.
