27-28 August 2025
Suwon
14:30 – 14:50
Market outlook and technology trends for power devices in xEV and beyond
The global transition toward sustainable transportation is accelerating the adoption of electrified vehicles (xEV), creating significant opportunities in the power electronics sector. Despite challenges such as high vehicle costs, geopolitical dependencies, and charging infrastructure constraints, the xEV market continues to grow, driven by long-term trends in decarbonization and electrification. This presentation will provide an in-depth analysis of the power semiconductor market for xEV applications, with a focus on Silicon, Silicon Carbide (SiC), and emerging Gallium Nitride (GaN) devices. The complex dynamics of IGBT vs. SiC choices in automotive designs will be explored, alongside the implications of cost-performance tradeoffs and supply chain dependencies. Beyond passenger EVs, the electrification of rail transport and electric aircraft also presents promising markets for power devices. Key market figures, technical innovations, and strategic collaborations—including with Chinese players—will be discussed to provide a comprehensive overview of the evolving power electronics landscape in mobility.
Milan Rosina, Ph.D.
Yole Group
Dr. Milan Rosina is Principal Analyst, Power Electronics & Battery, at Yole Group (Yole). Dr. Rosina has 20+ years of experience due diligence, technology, and market surveys in the fields of renewable energies, xEV, EV chargers, energy storage, batteries, power electronics, thermal management, and innovative materials and components. Dr. Rosina received his Ph.D. degree from National Polytechnical Institute (Grenoble, France). He previously worked for the Institute of Electrical Engineering in Slovakia; Centrotherm in Germany; Fraunhofer IWS in Germany; CEA LETI in France; and the French utility company ENGIE.
Yole Group
Company Profile
Yole Group is a leading international market research and strategy consulting firm, delivering in-depth analyses across market trends, technology developments, teardowns, and reverse costing. Leveraging deep semiconductor expertise, its team of analysts also provides custom consulting services, offering strategic, technical, and market insights tailored to address specific business challenges and opportunities.