Applications
Aviation
Designed specifically for the needs of aeronautical propulsion, the Capacitive Boost Processor technology has the potential to eliminate several design constraints inherent in the development of hybrid or fully electric solutions. Indeed, this solution allows a permanent magnet synchronous motor to operate at its maximum torque and speed simultaneously, an ideal characteristic to overcome the propeller’s aerodynamic loads. Since aeronautical engines typically operate at fixed and predetermined speeds over long periods, the passive components of the converter can be sized to optimize the missions of the aircraft equipped with them.
This technology paves the way for high-performance electric ducted fans and therefore provides access to an increase in the speed of electric aircraft. Drones and vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft are also excellent candidates to benefit from the properties offered by the Capacitive Boost Processor.
Who says increased power density also says less volume. Packing a powerful electric motor into a space as small as an aeroplane thruster can be challenging both in terms of mass and volume. Because the Capacitive Boost Processor can be located in the fuselage, the weight and volume of the electric motor do not change, but the available power increases significantly. This technology is looking forward to take-off.
Automotive
Electric traction systems offer fun accelerations at low speeds, but things get worse when the vehicle speed increases. Indeed, the increase in the speed of an electric car comes at the expense of its available torque. This was true until now…
The Capacitive Boost Processor is nothing less than the equivalent of turbocharging or nitrous oxide injection for electric motors. Turbocharging compresses ambient air and directs it to the combustion engine, increasing the amount of air available for the combustion of gasoline, and thus increasing the power density of the engine. The Capacitive Boost Processor “compresses” the battery voltage in capacitors and directs it to the electric motor, increasing the electrical power available to overcome the back EMF, and thus increasing the power density of the motor.
By providing access to maximum torque over a wide speed range, accelerations similar to that available at low speed are achieved up to maximum speed. Automatically activated beyond a given speed or activated on command, the Capacitive Boost Processor enables superior acceleration at high speeds. This technology promises to give thrills to fans of high-performance electric cars. Luxury electric cars and EV racing will never be the same again.
Marine
Just like in air, the resistance torque of a marine propeller increases with its speed. With the advent of electric watercraft, there is a need for high power density electric motors that can operate at high speeds and high torque simultaneously.
In a wet environment such as marine applications, increasing the available speed of an electric motor by increasing the battery voltage is a safety risk. This is why the Capacitive Boost Processor is the perfect system to unleash the full power of your electric motor!
Others
Let your imagination run wild to find new applications for this technology. Are you unable to raise the DC supply voltage enough to obtain the desired power from your motor? Explore the possibilities that this technology offers for robotics, domestic applications, industrial applications or for induction heating.