This webinar delves into the specific challenges of adapting power interconnects to high-voltage requirements, such as insulation breakdown, arcing, and electromagnetic interference. Attendees will gain insights into materials, design techniques, and testing methodologies to ensure the safe and efficient operation of power interconnects in EV and hybrid systems to make informed decisions on product reliability, costs reduction and safety.
Overview
Hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) are revolutionizing the automotive industry, but they also present significant design challenges for critical components like busbars. These components must handle increased power demands and thermal stresses while maintaining reliability and efficiency.
In this webinar, you will learn about the specific challenges faced in designing busbars for hybrid and EV applications. We will delve into topics such as:
- Mechanical stress: Techniques to enhance the mechanical strength and durability of busbars.
- Material selection: Choosing the right materials to optimize performance and cost.
- Thermal management: How to effectively dissipate heat to prevent overheating and performance degradation.
By attending this webinar, you will gain valuable insights and practical solutions to address these design challenges. You'll be equipped to design more robust and efficient busbars, contributing to the advancement of hybrid and electric vehicle technology.
Key Takeaways
- Anticipate market shifts: Prepare for the increasing dominance of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), projected to hold 44% of the automotive market by 2031
- Optimize power system design: Develop busbar solutions that adapt to high-voltage requirements, manage thermal and mechanical stresses, and enable compact, lightweight designs.
- Enhance electrical performance: Implement busbars to reduce inductance and improve efficiency in high-frequency power modules.
- Streamline manufacturing processes: Use precision manufacturing techniques like CNC bending and sealing technologies to reduce costs and accelerate production timelines.
- Customize interconnect solutions: Design tailored power components to meet specific automotive application needs, ensuring efficient and scalable solutions.
Speaker
With over 25 years of experience in product and technical development, business and development strategies with a background in Power Electronics, Industrial, Data and IT, Automotive Application Industries, Dominik Pawlik is a recognized expert in power busbar distribution. He holds an MSc in Electrical Engineering and has a proven track record of driving innovation and excellence in power interconnect solutions for leading multinational customers in segment ranges, such as e-Mobility for Electric Vehicles, AC & DV UPS Systems, providing product and technical design solutions in power electronics industry on passive components including busbars and capacitors.