Mitsubishi Electric (TYO:6503) is set to begin shipping samples of two new types of fifth-generation silicon carbide metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (SiC-MOSFETs) in bare die form in late June, according to an official statement released on Wednesday.
The SiC-MOSFETs can be used in inverters for drive motors and eAxles of electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles, and other electrified vehicles (xEVs).
They are made to boost the performance and miniaturization of xEV inverters and eAxles, which will extend the range and improve their power efficiency.
The company's shares were down nearly 3% in Thursday's trade.