Cincinnati – June 1, 2026 -- GE Aerospace announced the qualification of its High-Voltage Power Controller (HVPC) and Unidirectional Converter (UDC), marking both products as production-ready for U.S. military ground vehicles.
The High-Voltage Power Controller and Unidirectional Converter both leverage GE Aerospace’s Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET, Power Overlay Packaging (POL) and module technologies, delivering best-in-class size, weight, power, and cost advantages.
“The power, temperature and thermal capabilities of these units are unmatched in the industry,” said Kris Shepherd, President and General Manager, Electrical Power Systems for GE Aerospace. “With this qualification complete, these high-voltage power units are ready for production and represent a significant technology advancement in power electronics to deliver the power required for military ground vehicles.”
Low-rate initial production of the HVPC and UDC is anticipated in 2026, with deliveries to the U.S. Army expected to begin in 2027.
The technology was developed in collaboration with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicle Systems Center (DEVCOM GVSC) and qualified at GE Aerospace facilities. These high-voltage units shift from a traditional 28-volt system to a 600-volt architecture, enabling more efficient energy conversion and battery charging while reducing weight and easing demand on the motor. This allows the motor to dedicate full power to driving the vehicle when needed.
“This 600V qualification marks a critical milestone in the advancement of high-power vehicle architecture with potential application throughout the US Army’s current combat vehicles enabling the next generation of warfighting capability,” said Jason Spina, Power System Architect, Ground Vehicle Power & Mobility, Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) with the U.S. Army.
GE Aerospace’s Silicon Carbide technology improves hardware efficiency and enables better management of available onboard vehicle power, helping increase mission capability. Silicon Carbide technology enables integration of the HVPC and UDC units onto multiple military and civilian platforms, while simplifying vehicle installation and reducing system weight and complexity. GE Aerospace Research is leading the development of Silicon Carbide MOSFET technology for applications across multiple industries.
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