Our supplier, Exxelia, a global leader in manufacturing complex passive components and subsystems, introduces groundbreaking innovations in smart magnetics technology specifically designed for resonant bidirectional power converters. This technology combines an inductor and a transformer into a single ultra-compact, lightweight component, regardless of inductance value, ensuring seamless integration. The advancements behind smart magnetics are set to redefine efficiency and performance standards across a range of applications.
Exxelia's Smart Magnetic project is revolutionizing electrical converters by delivering unparalleled performance in power density. This advancement enables the design of more compact, lighter converters. Beyond these fundamental aspects, Exxelia's Smart Magnetic technology offers multiple functional, economic, and environmental benefits. The rise of electrification, especially in electric or hybrid mobility—including EVTOLs, buses, heavy vehicles, military/defense applications, off-road vehicles, and space thrusters—as well as in electric energy storage systems and Smart Grid networks, demands efficient management and storage of large electrical energy quantities. This necessitates specialized architectures like Dual Active Bridge (DAB), LLC, and interleaved converters, which provide very high efficiencies.
Transformer
Size: 60x60x55 mm
Weight: 400 g
Chokes:
Size: 50x55x60 mm
Weight: 400g
Size: 40x40x40 mm
>2x more compact
Weight: 250g
>3x lighter
The challenges in converter development involve addressing several key areas. Miniaturization requires designing smaller systems without compromising performance. Thermal management focuses on efficiently managing heat to enhance durability and efficiency. Cost-effectiveness involves balancing efficiency enhancements with cost-effective solutions. Exxelia's commitment to the development of these new technologies demonstrates its willingness to anticipate the needs of advanced power electronics.
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