The challenge of high-density power conversion from 400V and 800V EV batteries
Primary EV batteries are increasing in voltage up to 400V and 800V, putting tremendous strain on traditional solutions to efficiently deliver power to 12V and 48V loads without taking up valuable weight and space. And those 12V and 48V batteries are vestiges that cannot be replaced by the primary battery because those traditional solutions cannot replicate the fast response time of batteries. Eliminating those batteries would not only save additional space and weight, making EVs lighter, faster, and more energy-efficient, but in the case of the 12V lead-acid battery, it would also remove toxic waste from the environment.
The Power Delivery Network
The BCM6135 modules enable standard 800V and 400V batteries to supply 48V power delivery networks reducing weight and space consumption. The BCM6135 provides bidirectional power conversion and fast transient response, eliminating intermediate energy storage at 48V. The BCM6135 can virtualize the HV battery to look like a 48V battery within the system without the space and weight associated with a physical 48V battery. Learn more about Vicor high-performance automotive power modules.
400V/48V BCM6135
Isolated
Input: 260 – 410V
Output: 32.5 – 51.3V
Current: Up to 65A
Peak efficiency: 98.6%
61 x 35 x 7.4mm
800V/48V BCM6135
Isolated
Input: 520 – 920V
Output: 32.5 – 57.5V
Current: Up to 80A
Peak efficiency: 98.0%
61 x 35 x 7.4mm
The benefits of modular power
The benefits of modular power
Power density
Flexibility and scalability
Re-usability
Resources for the design engineer
EV sales for both pure battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are accelerating rapidly
Solving automotive electrification challenges with the highest efficiency and highest power density power modules
Vicor power module transient response (75A/10µs), is three times faster than 12V, in essence creating a virtual battery
Learn how to overcome hurdles with fast charging, converting high voltage and bridging 12V and 48V applications