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Did you know that in electric and hybrid vehicles, many #fuses i.e. conventional thermal fuses are used to protect systems such as onboard chargers, auxiliary systems, BMS, and junction boxes? Fuses are a common solution and they are relatively robust against overcurrent; however, sometimes the accuracy of the fusing current and the order of milliseconds of fusing time may not be sufficient. 💡 This is why SAL has developed a new eFuse system together with Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) which detects surge currents precisely within nanoseconds. We have now successfully completed a joint proof of concept in high-voltage applications utilizing SiC-based power devices. 🗨 Thomas Langbauer, Team Lead within the Power Electronics Division at SAL about the project: "By utilizing the latest AKM current sensing technologies, we can improve the reaction time of eFuses and the protection of wide-bandgap power converters." 📅 AKM and SAL will present the results of the joint research at the PCIM Europe in June, so be sure to meet us there and learn more! Read more about the project: https://lnkd.in/d49FFzNx.

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