Power Integrations, a provider of high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, is providing advanced PowiGaN gallium-nitride (GaN) technology, expert design support and financial sponsorship for Team aCentauri in the 3,000 km Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. Team aCentauri and 37 other entrants will race across the Australian Outback as they push the boundaries of innovation in efficiency, aerodynamics, speed and range for solar-powered cars.
Source: Power Integrations
"After studying Power Integrations’ extensive list of reference designs, Team aCentauri asked us to help them design a power converter based on the 750-volt, InnoSwitch3-EP with PowiGaN technology,” said Trevor Hiatt, director of marketing at Power Integrations. “With our IC and expert design support, the team not only boosted energy efficiency to 95.7% while the system operates at maximum power, but also improved efficiency by more than 50% while the system drives light loads – which is most of the time.”
The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge begins in Darwin on October 22 and is expected to conclude in Adelaide on October 29. To follow the race, get stories about Team aCentauri and their car and learn more about Power Integrations’ energy efficient solutions, visit Mr. Green’s Blog.
