EV distribution unit operates in extreme environments
Huber+Suhner says its modular High Voltage Distribution Unit (mHVDU) is effective in harsh environments. It manages up to 800V DC and is configurable, enabling automotive manufacturers to use the mHVDU in the development process, leveraging its compatible fuse configuration and interoperability.
The harmonised system of the mHVDU is designed and equipped with a range of standardised components. As a result, it can be configured to meet the individual requirements of all types of electric vehicles (EVs).
The mHVDU addresses critical challenges in distributing the power in an electrical vehicle, said Malte Frohberg, head of product and portfolio management, Low Frequency Automotive at Huber+Suhner. “The mHVDU’s standardised components offer space, weight and cost savings and have resulted in a reduction in lead time from 12 weeks to just two to four weeks,” he explained.
EV technology relies on advances and innovation to sustain high performance. Cutting emissions and making mobility more sustainable is driving the worldwide need for safe, space-saving and weight-saving connectivity systems in EVs. Although governments around the world have ambitious timelines in place to reduce emissions, yet the industry was lacking high voltage solutions for all EVs, said Huber+Suhner.
In response, it has introduced the mHVDU which offers benefits to automotive manufacturers, from validation to international automotive standards and specifications. It also offers space, weight and cost savings through its simplified housing design and standardised components, said the company.
“When it comes to the performance of EVs, it can be challenging to ensure an EV holds the HV power during a wide range of driving conditions,” said Frohberg. “To be most effective, HV automotive connectivity solutions must be able to withstand temperature fluctuations, vibrations and mechanical impact to ensure the HV cables and components that are operating within the vehicle are secure and protected,” he continued.
Huber+Suhner has operated in transmitting, connecting and distributing power within EVs and high voltage applications. Its innovative technology covers the entire automotive ecosystem, including cables, charging systems and charging cables and are designed to work across autonomous, hybrid, electric and conventional vehicles.
