Empowering E-Mobility with Advanced Electronics
Mahle Thermal Management is revolutionizing the e-mobility sector with its cutting-edge electronics solutions. Understanding the pivotal role of electronics in driving future mobility, Mahle offers integrated system solutions across a wide product portfolio of electric drives and auxiliaries. These solutions are designed to enhance performance, optimize costs, and ensure efficient system control, catering to diverse applications and power ranges.
Enhanced Power Electronics for Traction Drives
Mahle's Low Voltage Traction Inverters are engineered for battery voltages ranging from 24 to 80 V, with a focus on 48 V applications. These inverters, combined with sophisticated software and integrated CANOpen protocol, offer exceptional flexibility, dynamic behavior, and drive system efficiency. With state-of-the-art MOSFET devices, these inverters deliver low EMC emissions and high power density. Optional Functional Safety features (ISO 13849 / ISO 26262) can be incorporated to meet specific customer requirements.
Efficient Energy Management with On-Board Chargers
Mahle's electronic on-board charging systems ensure safe and efficient charging processes within vehicles. Equipped with intelligent controllers, these chargers identify the charging system type to optimize charging parameters based on infrastructure conditions. The compact modules enable compatibility with various charging stations, ranging from slow single-phase household outlets to high-speed direct current stations. Continuous monitoring of temperatures, grounding, and potential creep currents ensures operational safety.
Advanced EMC Solutions with Battery Filters and DC-DC Converters
Mahle's EMC Battery Filters effectively reduce electromagnetic interference in batteries with voltages of up to 400 V and nominal currents of 190 A. These filters feature a wide bandwidth and high insertion loss to enhance HV battery immunity and comply with automotive standards. The company's DC-DC converters serve as vital links between high-voltage drive train batteries and 12-volt systems, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and high power density in automotive applications.
Ensuring Safety and Control with Fuel Cell Monitors
Mahle's Fuel Cell Monitors oversee the status of hydrogen fuel cell stacks by monitoring voltage, impedance, and temperature. Equipped with dual microprocessors for signal processing and safety features, these monitors provide essential feedback to central control units. In case of emergencies, semiconductor modules discharge stack voltages, while pyro-switches ensure instant power disconnection for maximum safety.
Optimizing Power Electronics for Auxiliaries
Mahle's Motor Controllers cater to various automotive applications requiring brushed or brushless DC motor operation. From air conditioning blowers to powertrain cooling fans, these controllers offer compact, lightweight designs, cost efficiency, and customer-specific adaptations. Additionally, PTC Heater Controllers manage air or coolant heating with advanced thermal optimization for exceptional power density, enabling seamless integration into challenging HVAC volumes.
Enhanced Diesel Systems Control with Glow Plug Units and Exhaust Aftertreatment
Mahle's glow plug control units facilitate diesel engine starts in cold conditions, ensuring efficient combustion with independent control over multiple plugs. For diesel exhaust aftertreatment, Mahle develops control units to manage system temperatures, enhance particle combustion, and facilitate electrical controls with sensor elements for optimal filter management. These solutions ensure reduced emissions and improved engine performance.