Navitas & BrightLoop Partners to Provide Next-Generation Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Charging

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Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) has partnered with BrightLoop to integrate its GeneSiC MOSFET technology into BrightLoop's hydrogen fuel-cell chargers for heavy-duty agricultural transportation. The collaboration features BrightLoop's high-performance multiverters achieving power conversion efficiencies over 98% and power densities up to 35 kW/kg and 60 kW/L. Navitas' automotive-qualified Gen 3 'Fast' SiC MOSFETs are integrated into BrightLoop's 250 kW HV-DC/DC converter, capable of 950VDC output at 480A, with potential for megawatt power scaling. The GeneSiC technology offers superior performance metrics, including up to 25°C lower case temperature, 3x longer life than competitors, and 20% lower RDS(ON) at high temperatures. The partnership aims to advance high-power density and high-reliability converter solutions for the hydrogen fuel-cell charging market.

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• Power conversion efficiency exceeds 98% with extreme power densities up to 35 kW/kg and 60 kW/L
• GeneSiC technology provides up to 25°C lower case temperature and 3x longer life than competing SiC products
• Technology enables 20% lower RDS(ON) under real-life operation at high temperatures compared to competition
• Scalable solution capable of reaching megawatt power capability through parallel configuration

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• None.

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Clean Energy Technology Analyst

Navitas' partnership with BrightLoop leverages advanced SiC technology for high-efficiency hydrogen fuel-cell applications, strengthening its position in clean transportation.

Navitas Semiconductor's new partnership with BrightLoop represents a strategic expansion into the hydrogen fuel-cell market for heavy-duty agricultural transportation equipment. The collaboration centers on Navitas' automotive-qualified Gen 3 'Fast' SiC (G3F) MOSFETs, which will power BrightLoop's high-performance multiverters with impressive power conversion efficiencies exceeding 98%.

The technical specifications here are noteworthy: BrightLoop's solutions achieve exceptional power densities up to 35 kW/kg and 60 kW/L, while their 250 kW HV-DC/DC converter (incorporating Navitas' technology) delivers 950VDC at 480A with scalability to megawatt capability through parallel configurations. This level of performance is critical for hydrogen fuel-cell applications where efficiency and power density are paramount.

Navitas' proprietary 'trench-assisted planar' technology offers significant advantages over competing SiC products, including up to 25°C lower case temperature and up to 3x longer operational life. The technical differentiation extends to maintaining low resistance at high temperatures—up to 20% lower RDS(ON) during real-world high-temperature operation compared to competitors—which translates to superior reliability in demanding heavy-duty applications.

For Navitas, this partnership validates their SiC technology's value proposition in high-power, high-reliability applications beyond their established GaN business. The hydrogen fuel-cell market represents a growing opportunity as the transportation sector seeks cleaner alternatives to diesel, particularly in heavy-duty applications where battery-electric solutions face range and charging limitations.

GeneSiC™ MOSFET technology enables unmatched power density for high-voltage, high-power ‘multiverters’ in fuel-cell and heavy-duty transportation.

TORRANCE, Calif., June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navitas Semiconductor (Nasdaq: NVTS), the industry leader in next-generation GaNFast™ gallium nitride (GaN) and GeneSiC™ silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors, today announced its partnership with BrightLoop supporting their latest series of hydrogen fuel-cell chargers with automotive qualified Gen 3 ‘Fast’ SiC (G3F) MOSFETs for heavy-duty agricultural transportation equipment.

BrightLoop offers leading-edge, top-performance solutions with power conversion efficiencies over 98% and extreme power densities up to 35 kW/kg and 60 kW/L. Their high-voltage, high-power multiverters paired to BrightLoop’s Power Flow Processor technology are designed to deliver exceptional performance in both AC and DC applications, such as energy management scenarios for fuel cells and heavy-duty applications, as well as HV network adaptation.

Navitas’ auto-qualified G3F SiC MOSFETs are incorporated into BrightLoop’s 250 kW HV-DC/DC converter, with an output of 950V_DC at 480A, and can be paralleled to achieve megawatt power capability.

Enabled by 20 years of SiC innovation leadership, GeneSiC proprietary ‘trench-assisted planar’ technology provides world-leading performance over temperature, delivering high-speed, cool-running operation for high-power, high-reliability applications. G3F SiC MOSFETs deliver high-efficiency with high-speed performance, enabling up to 25°C lower case temperature, and up to 3x longer life than SiC products from other vendors.

Trench-assisted planar technology enables an extremely low R_DS(ON) increase versus temperature, which results in the lowest power losses across the complete operating range and offers up to 20% lower R_DS(ON) under real-life operation at high temperatures compared to competition. All GeneSiC MOSFETs have the highest-published 100%-tested avalanche capability, 30% longer short-circuit withstand time, and tight threshold voltage distributions for easy paralleling.

“We are proud to partner with BrightLoop, the established leaders in leading-edge high-power density and efficiency converters,” said Gene Sheridan, CEO and co-founder of Navitas. “Both companies provide the technology and system leadership to enable the roadmap for next generation, high-power density, high-reliability converter solutions.”

“Navitas offers leading-edge SiC technology where efficiency, ruggedness, and reliability are paramount. Our high power-density, smart, efficient, and scalable multiverters lead the industry by enhancing the quantity and quality of energy delivered to our customers,” said Florent Liffran, CEO and founder of BrightLoop.

For more information on our G3F and GeneSiC portfolio, please contact info@navitassemi.comn or visit www.navitassemi.com.

About BrightLoop
BrightLoop Converters is a leading manufacturer of power electronics for top-performance applications. Addressing the needs of the harshest environments, such as heavy-duty vehicles, mining equipment, maritime, motorsports, defense, aerospace, and railway, BrightLoop Converters develops and manufactures high-efficiency and high-reliability power converters with the best power-to-weight ratio on the market. Already supplying first-class players in the most demanding hybrid and electric series, such as Formula 1, Formula E, or ETCR, the goal for BrightLoop is more than ever to keep innovating and revolutionizing the world of power electronics.

About Navitas
Navitas Semiconductor (Nasdaq: NVTS) is the only pure-play, next-generation power-semiconductor company, celebrating 10 years of power innovation, founded in 2014. GaNFast™ power ICs integrate gallium nitride (GaN) power and drive, with control, sensing, and protection to enable faster charging, higher power density, and greater energy savings. Complementary GeneSiC™ power devices are optimized high-power, high-voltage, and high-reliability silicon carbide (SiC) solutions. Focus markets include AI data centers, EV, solar, energy storage, home appliance / industrial, mobile, and consumer. Over 300 Navitas patents are issued or pending, with the industry’s first and only 20-year GaNFast warranty. Navitas was the world’s first semiconductor company to be CarbonNeutral^®-certified.

Navitas Semiconductor, GaNFast, GaNSense, GeneSiC, and the Navitas logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Navitas Semiconductor Limited and affiliates. All other brands, product names, and marks are or may be trademarks or registered trademarks used to identify products or services of their respective owners.

Contact Information
Llew Vaughan-Edmunds, Sr Director, Product Management & Marketing
info@navitassemi.com

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FAQ

What is the partnership between Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) and BrightLoop?

Navitas is partnering with BrightLoop to provide GeneSiC MOSFET technology for BrightLoop's hydrogen fuel-cell chargers used in heavy-duty agricultural transportation equipment.

What are the key performance metrics of BrightLoop's multiverters using Navitas technology?

BrightLoop's multiverters achieve power conversion efficiencies over 98% and power densities up to 35 kW/kg and 60 kW/L, with their 250 kW HV-DC/DC converter delivering 950VDC at 480A.

How does Navitas' GeneSiC MOSFET technology compare to competitors?

GeneSiC technology offers up to 25°C lower case temperature, 3x longer life, and 20% lower RDS(ON) at high temperatures compared to competing SiC products.

What is the power output capability of BrightLoop's converter using Navitas' technology?

BrightLoop's converter delivers 250 kW with 950VDC at 480A output, and can be paralleled to achieve megawatt power capability.

What applications are targeted by the Navitas-BrightLoop partnership?

The partnership targets hydrogen fuel-cell charging applications, energy management for heavy-duty agricultural transportation, and HV network adaptation.