Advancing Automotive Power Electronics with GaN Technology
As part of the HiPE project, Corrado Sudano, a master’s student at Politecnico di Torino, has completed his thesis titled “Design and Characterization of a Modular GaN-Based Power Stage for Automotive Applications”.
The research, conducted during an internship at Ideas & Motion s.r.l. – a HiPE Partner – , explores the use of Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistors to develop a compact, efficient, and reliable three-phase inverter for electric vehicles. Key achievements include:
- Designing a modular power stage tailored for high-power EV applications.
- Achieving efficiency improvements with GaN-based components.
- Validating the system for operational stability under demanding conditions.
This work highlights the potential of GaN technology in supporting the development of high-performance and sustainable power electronics for automotive systems.
For more information, please find the Thesis here.