Airbus, STMicroelectronics to Cooperate on Aircraft Semiconductors
June 20 2023 - 9:31AM
Dow Jones News
By Andrea Figueras
Airbus said Tuesday that it has signed an agreement with
STMicroelectronics to explore the benefits of wide bandgap
semiconductor materials for aircraft electrification.
The European plane maker will cooperate with the chip
manufacturer on researching and developing semiconductors like
silicon carbide and gallium nitride, which are more power-efficient
than traditional semiconductors like silicon.
Wide bandgap semiconductors enable the development of smaller,
lighter and more efficient high-performance electronic devices and
systems, especially for high-power, high-frequency or
high-temperature operations.
The agreement will contribute to the transition to hybrid and
full-electric systems of urban air vehicles as part of Airbus's
electrification roadmap.
Airbus didn't provide further details on the cooperation
agreement.
Write to Andrea Figueras at andrea.figueras@wsj.com
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