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 enough for the vehicle fuse to clear the fault. Sensata’s novel “dynamic anti-levitation” mechanism provides market leading short circuit withstand performance without increasing contactor footprint or affecting normal fault breaking.
Aside from the SMC600, Sensata’s FCV Pressure Sensing Solution has also been recognized as one of 25 finalists in the prestigious 2025 Automotive News PACE Awards, bringing the company’s list of entrants to two. This marks the second consecutive year that Sensata has earned this esteemed acknowledgment, following its 2024 PACE Award win for its GigaFuse for EVs.
Named a PACEpilot finalist, Sensata’s FCV Pressure Sensing Solution is a package which includes three advanced pressure sensors tailored for the growing FCV market. These innovations include:
- A capacitive ceramic pressure sensor for applications up to 1800 kPa, designed to perform reliably at temperatures as low as -40°C.
- A differential MEMS-based pressure sensor specifically for measuring coolant in the fuel cell stack that enhances accuracy in hydrogen applications.
- A micro silicon strain gage pressure sensor capable of withstanding pressures up to 900 bars and optimized for extreme low temperatures down to -60°C.
“We are incredibly proud to have our solutions named finalists again, especially following the success of our GigaFuse earlier this year. This acknowledgment underscores Sensata’s unwavering commitment to advancing transformative automotive solutions for electric vehicles year over year. It is a testament to the exceptional expertise and dedication of our team, whose innovations continue to drive change in the market.”
Karen Asadourian, VP Global Vehicle Engineering as Sensata
