Designers of automotive subsystems, like traction inverters, face the constant challenge of high ambient temperatures. Is it worth the price to go with a thermal pad with very high conductivity? Why is it important to consider enclosure designs early in the process? Director of Automotive Business Development Peter Vaughan explains.

See RDR-919Q, a 60 W power supply design for 800 V bus using SiC-based InnoSwitch3-AQ switcher ICs that eliminates the need for a traditional 12 V car battery in electric vehicles.