Bidirectional power and transient speed enable scalable active suspension
Sine Amplitude Converter™ modules offer a unique combination of bidirectionality and transient response to unlock new possibilities for active suspension
More power in less space
One of the central challenges facing the automotive industry is the need for more power in less space. EVs employ over 50kW of electrical power, compared to less than 3kW in an ICE vehicle. The nearly 20x increase in power requires compact power solutions to free up space and weight. Reducing the size and weight of the power delivery network are essential factors. For example, 2.5kW of power from the Vicor BCM6135 can be held in the palm of your hand and weighs only 65 grams.
The modular approach to power
High performance power modules
Using miniaturized power modules with up to 5x the density, the modular approach uses less real estate, leaving more room for functionality. High efficiency modules require much simpler thermal management and allow for flexible and scalable designs that are simpler and quicker to design and update.
Effective power delivery network
Unlike complex discrete solutions and inflexible “silver box” power systems, power delivery networks using power modules is quick and easy to design and implement. Accommodating new loads — or changes in power needs in a design — is easily accomplished by replacing or adding modules.
Resources
Resources for the design engineer
Delivering improved peak power and dynamic transient response to unlock lighter, more powerful EV architectures
With each passing year, electric vehicles (EVs) on the market are becoming increasingly reliant such as steer-by-wire, brake-by-wire and active suspension.
Accelerate your move to a high performance 48V power delivery network
This eBook provides guidance on designing 48V power delivery networks to enhance the performance, efficiency, and reliability of industrial products
Innovating power delivery networks
Vicor is innovating with power delivery networks. Improving end-system performance requires innovative power technologies