BASF Develops a New PPA For IGBT Semiconductor Housings
BASF has developed a polyphthalamide (PPA) that is especially suited for manufacturing housings of IGBT (insulated-gate bipolar transistor) semi-conductors. Dubbed Ultramid Advanced N3U41 G6, it addresses the growing demand for high-performance, reliable electronic components for EVs, high-speed trains, smart manufacturing, and the generation of renewable energy. Semikron Danfoss, a power electronics manufacturer, now uses the […]
Durakool Unveils A New Plug-In Relay For EVs
UK-based power electronics manufacturer Durakool has unveiled three new products designed for the automotive and industrial sectors. At the forefront of this launch is the DG82M, a Micro-ISO automotive plug-in relay featuring magnetic arc blowout technology. Complementing the DG82M are the DE40, a miniature PCB power relay and the DHVC300, a high-voltage DC automotive contactor. […]
Eaton’s New Simplified Battery Configuration Switch
Eaton has partnered with Munich Electrification to develop and market its battery configuration switch (BCS), an advanced solution for 400-volt/800-volt dual string battery packs in electrified vehicles. This integrated, bi-stable device for parallel/series reconfiguration allows 800-volt vehicles to effectively charge via a 400-volt charger, while also offering numerous benefits compared to traditional solutions. Designed for […]
Accelera Launches New Endurance Braking System For EVs
Accelera, the zero-emissions unit of Cummins, has unveiled its new integrated brake chopper resistor (iBCR), which includes robust cyber security features with improved performance and reliability. The new iBCR is a versatile system designed to address two critical aspects of electric commercial vehicle performance—electrical endurance braking and energy efficiency. Acting as an electrical equivalent of […]
NXP’s Revolutionary New EV Battery Monitoring Technology
NXP has introduced the world’s first battery junction box integrated circuit (IC) that integrates critical pack-level functions into a single device. Unlike conventional pack-level monitoring solutions that require multiple discrete components, external actuators and processing support, NXP’s MC33777 consolidates essential BMS functions, significantly reducing design complexity, qualification and software development effort, and cost for OEMs, […]
FORVIA HELLA’s New, More Efficient High Voltage PowerBox
The international automotive supplie FORVIA HELLA is expanding its portfolio in the area of power electronics for EVs with a new High Voltage PowerBox. This new the HV PowerBox integrates a high voltage converter and an onboard charger in one product, reducing weight, increasing efficiency, and accelerating charging processes for EVs. While the onboard charger […]
Toshiba’s New 900 V Capable Automotive Photorelay
Toshiba has launched an all-new TLX9152M automotive photorelay with an output withstand voltage of 900 V (min), highly suitable for application in high-voltage automotive batteries. Photorelays commonly used in battery systems must have a withstand voltage of approximately twice the system voltage, hence Toshiba’s new product is more than capable of servicing 400 V battery […]
TDK Improves SMD Inductors to Withstand 48 A Currents
TDK has extended its ERU27M series of SMD high-current flat-wire inductors to withstand currents ranging from 36 A to 48 A, and to cover a range of inductance values from 2.3 µH to 8.5 µH. DC resistances are as low as 0.68 mΩ to 1.66 mΩ. The company has met these requirements by using new […]
Sensata’s New Modular Contactor For EVs – SMC600
Recognized as a finalist in the PACE Award program, Sensata’s Modular Contactor (SMC600) is designed to handle 600A continuously at 1000V for both main and fast charge applications. Battery short circuit faults can generate upwards of 20MW – more power than a small city – while the contactors must survive exposure to this power long […]
Microchip Technology Announces New EV Charger Reference Designs
Microchip Technology has announced three flexible and scalable EV charger reference designs including a single-phase AC residential, a three-phase AC commercial with open charge point protocol (OCPP) and system-on-chip (SoC), and a three-phase AC commercial with OCPP and display. The company says they’ll accelerate the time to market of an EV charger, helping EV manufacturers in their […]
LEONI’s 100% recyclable automotive cable with 50% less CO2 footprint
A new cable for a new era: With LIMEVERSE, Leoni has achieved a milestone on the road to ever more sustainable mobility. The vehicle cables in the green product line are 100 percent recyclable and radically reduce the CO2 footprint. The highlight of LIMEVERSE is the special insulation material developed by Leoni’s engineers. This increasingly uses […]
Infineon and Swoboda develop new current sensors for e-mobility sector
Infineon Technologies AG and Swoboda jointly develop and market high-performance current sensor modules for automotive applications. The partnership combines the best-in-class current sensor ICs from Infineon with Swoboda’s expertise in the development and industrialization of sensor modules to address the fast-growing market of sensing solutions for hybrid and electric vehicles. The collaborative high-performance current measurement […]