14:35 – 14:55
Advancements in High-Power Module Packaging for Traction Inverters in Electric Vehicles
Power modules are core components of inverters and converters in solar power plants, data center power supplies and in electric vehicles. Their packaging technology has a critical impact on system performance, reliability and lifetime.
Nexperia has introduced the copper clip interconnect technology for robust high-power cascode GaN devices. Further cutting-edge power module concepts have been introduced in recent times with embedded GaN dies that allow operation at much higher frequencies, as well as new cooling methods that are pushing today’s performance limits.
Achim Strass, Ph.D.
Nexperia
Dr. Achim Strass is a visionary leader in semiconductor technology, with a career spanning global giants like Siemens, Qimonda, Infineon, Huawei, and Nexperia. From pioneering copper wire integration in automotive semiconductors to founding competence centers across the globe, his expertise has shaped the industry. With a PhD in Silicon Process Technology and a passion for innovation, he has led groundbreaking projects in yield management, electrification, and advanced power electronics. Now, as Head of Worldwide Technology Scouting at Nexperia and an active member of multiple boards, he connects global semiconductor ecosystems, driving collaboration and progress. His leadership continues to influence cutting-edge developments in semiconductor technology.
Nexperia
Company Profile
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Nexperia is a global semiconductor company with a rich European history and over 15,000 employees across Europe, Asia, and the United States. As a leading expert in the development and production of essential semiconductors, Nexperia’s components enable the basic functionality of virtually every electronic design in the world – from automotive and industrial to mobile and consumer applications.
The company serves a global customer base, shipping more than 100 billion products annually. These products are recognized as benchmarks in efficiency – in process, size, power, and performance. Nexperia’s commitment to innovation, efficiency and stringent industry requirements are evident in its extensive IP portfolio, its expanding product range, and its certification to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
