Exxelia, a manufacturer of complex passive components and subsystems, has unveiled innovations in smart magnetics technology, specifically tailored for resonant bidirectional power converters. These advancements are set to redefine efficiency and performance standards across a spectrum of applications.
Source: Exxelia
The advent of electrification, especially in electric or hybrid mobility including electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, buses, heavy vehicles, military/defense applications, off-road vehicles and space thrusters, as well as electric energy storage systems and smart grid networks, implies the management and storage of large quantities of electrical energy. This necessitates the use of specific architectures such as dual active bridge, LLC and interleaved converters. These structures enable very high efficiencies.
Exxelia smart magnetics integrated technology
Combines an inductor and a transformer into a single ultra-compact/miniaturized, lightweight component, regardless of the inductance value, for a seamless integration.
• High power applications (up to 300 kW)
• High frequency (10 kHz to 500 kHz): fits next-generation semiconductors (silicon carbide, gallium nitride): Enables compact, lightweight designs.
• High efficiency: minimizing losses, achieving efficiencies above 99% even at high frequencies.
• Lower total cost of ownership: Ensuring straightforward integration and optimized system costs.
• EMI reduction: Enhances electromagnetic compatibility for reliable operation.
Technical characteristics
3 phase 24 kVA integrated component (transformer and inductors) 360/27 V at 100 kHz
√ Incorporates series inductors (18µH)
√ Withstands net bias current 10% of load current
√ Size 1085 cc, mass 3.86 kg
Dual active bridge transformer 2 kW/10:1/300 kHz and chokes 10µH
√ Incorporates series inductors 10µH
√ Size 40 mm x 40 mm x 40 mm, mass 250 g
Meet the challenges in converter development:
• Miniaturization: Designing smaller systems without compromising performance.
• Thermal management: Efficiently managing heat to enhance durability and efficiency.
• Cost-effectiveness: Balancing efficiency enhancements with cost-effective solutions.
