Enhancing the Performance of SiC Inverter-Driven Motors

Graduate School of Engineering

Professor Yusuke Kikuchi

In Japan, about 50% of electricity is consumed by electric motors. Reducing motor power consumption by inverters using next-generation power semiconductor devices such as SiC will contribute to energy conservation, prevention of global warming, and development of electric vehicles and electric aircraft. This research aims to develop advanced electrical insulation technology for SiC inverters under reduced pressure at aircraft flight altitudes to support higher voltages and frequencies.