The FaultBreak contactor from Sensata Technologies is a high-voltage switching and protection device for electric vehicle power systems that combines contactor and fuse functions in a single component. The device provides passive resettable fault protection and is validated to interrupt fault currents up to 16 kA at 1 kV while maintaining low contact resistance for […]
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High-voltage contactors support scalable EV and hybrid platforms
The STEV high-voltage contactor series from Sensata Technologies is designed for battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle platforms, providing high-voltage switching between the battery and systems such as inverters and chargers. The contactors support continuous current ratings from 150 A to 600 A, short-circuit withstand capability above 20 kA and hermetically sealed ceramic designs, with […]
Reed relays: from voiceband calls to GHz ATE, now facing MEMS disruption part 3
Part 1 covered the basics, Part 2 explored the reed relay and its applications in ATE, while this final section examines MEMS-based relays and their role in ATE applications. Disruption: MEMS-based GHz relays The virtues and capabilities of the magnetically actuated reed relay are clear, so why change? It’s the usual story: technology moves on […]
Battery management system targets 1 kV/2 kA automotive applications
Sensata Technologies announced it will debut a new Battery Management System (BMS), the Lithium Balance n3-BMS, for high voltage applications at the Battery Show North America from September 13 – 15 in Novi, Michigan in booth# 2817. The Lithium Balance n3-BMS is ideal for applications with power up to 1000 volts/2000 amps, especially for battery makers […]
Smart contactors host CAN bus interface
Sensata Technologies announced the availability of the new GXC and MXC series of Smart-Tactor contactors with CAN bus communication which provides valuable data for improved system performance, reliability, and diagnostics in the military, battery systems, energy storage, commercial vehicle, and industrial applications. Built on the industry-proven GX and MX series from Sensata’s GIGAVAC product brand, this […]
Battery management system enables battery hot swapping in low-voltage EVs
Sensata Technologies announced the availability of its new i-BMS battery management system (BMS) for electrified applications up to 60V. The new i-BMS Battery Management System from Sensata’s Lithium Balance product brand, acquired by Sensata earlier in the year, is cell chemistry agnostic, compact, integrated BMS developed for the cost-optimized mass-production of applications up to 60V, such as […]
DC charging boxes support charging of electric trucks up to 850 V/1,300 A
Sensata Technologies announced its new High Voltage Junction Box solutions provide safe and reliable protection and power distribution for high power charging of commercial electric vehicles. The solutions include DC Charging Boxes that support megawatt charging of medium and heavy-duty electric trucks up to 850 Volts and 1300 Amps. Combining Sensata’s proven contactor, fuse, and controller […]
Battery management system targets robotics, AGV, 2/3-wheeler apps
The new i-BMS Battery Management System from Lithium Balance, acquired by Sensata earlier in the year, is a cell chemistry agnostic, compact, integrated BMS developed for the cost-optimized mass-production of applications up to 60 V, such as two and three-wheelers, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and robotics. The i-BMS is a long-term solution for customers who […]
Heilind Electronics expands Sensata partnership with Sensata-Airpax offering
Heilind Electronics has expanded its Sensata Technologies offering by adding Sensata-Airpax — a leading innovator and manufacturer of hydraulic-magnetic circuit breakers and protectors, bimetal thermostats, power switches and modular distribution systems. The new line will complement Heilind’s existing Sensata Technologies portfolio, which includes industry-leading sensing, electrical protection, control and power management solutions. “We are very […]
