Advanced Power Technology from STMicroelectronics Enables Unique Portable e-Car Charger from Zaptec
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
* Novel portable charger with patented electronic transformer offers safe and
efficient charging for any e-car on any grid
* ST's silicon-carbide electronics helps achieve 97% power efficiency in a
form factor that is 10x smaller and lighter than existing solutions
Geneva, Switzerland; Stavanger, Norway, May 30, 2016 - Industry-acclaimed
silicon-carbide (SiC) power electronics from STMicroelectronics, a global
semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics
applications, has enabled the creation of ZapCharger Portable, the world's
smallest, smartest, and safest electric-car charging station from Zaptec, an
innovative start-up company that has revolutionized the transformer industry.
The market-first portable electric-car charger with built-in electronic
transformer, ZapCharger works with any electric car on any grid. Excellent
power-conversion capabilities of ST's SiC MOSFET[1] devices have enabled Zaptec
engineers to design a portable, yet powerful piece of equipment. Ten times
smaller and lighter than products with the comparable performance, the 3kg, 45 x
10 x 10cm charger delivers an energy efficiency of 97%.
Uncompromising on safety, the water- and weather-proof ZapCharger is fully
galvanically insulated and continuously monitors the grid it is connected to. It
dynamically adjusts the amount of power it delivers and can shut down
immediately if it detects a fault, to protect the car. The charger offers GPRS
connectivity and operates over an extended temperature range from -40°C to
+55°C.
Inside the ZapCharger, 32 high-voltage SiC Power MOSFETs from ST deliver
efficient power conversion with minimum losses. Compared with traditional
(silicon) solutions, these components can sustain much higher voltages,
currents, and temperatures, and their power-conversion circuits operate faster,
enabling smaller, lighter designs, higher system efficiency, and reduced cooling
requirements.
"The key for us was to find a power technology with a very high efficiency so we
could reduce the overall size of the charger without compromising performance.
ST's silicon-carbide offering was the perfect match," said Jonas Helmikstøl,
COO, Zaptec. "The support of ST as a strong and reliable partner helped us
transform our invention into a product that dramatically changes the user
experience and by allowing consumers to take their chargers anywhere eliminates
'range anxiety" and can accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles worldwide."
"Leveraging the exceptional efficiency of ST SiC Power MOSFETs, ingenious
solutions like ZapCharger that can enable drivers to safely charge their
vehicles anywhere are set to catalyze the growth of the e-car market and the
smart-energy ecosystem as a whole," said Philip Lolies, EMEA Vice President,
Marketing & Application, STMicroelectronics. "Zaptec's decision to rely on our
advanced power technology confirms ST's industry leadership and enabling role in
the global trend towards Greener and Smarter Living."
In addition to electric-car charging, Zaptec's patented, prize-awarded
electronic-transformer technology[2] targets new applications in Industrial,
Marine, and Space.
After successful field tests, ZapCharger is starting pilot production now, with
volume ramp-up scheduled at the end of Q3 2016.
For further information on ST's portfolio of SiC MOSFETs please refer to
www.st.com/sicmos
About STMicroelectronics
ST is a global semiconductor leader delivering intelligent and energy-efficient
products and solutions that power the electronics at the heart of everyday life.
ST's products are found everywhere today, and together with our customers, we
are enabling smarter driving and smarter factories, cities and homes, along with
the next generation of mobile and Internet of Things devices.
By getting more from technology to get more from life, ST stands for
life.augmented.
In 2015, the Company's net revenues were $6.90 billion, serving more than
100,000 customers worldwide. Further information can be found at www.st.com.
About Zaptec
Zaptec is a Norwegian company that was established in Stavanger (2012), in order
to commercialise 10 years of research and development in the field of super-
compact power electronics. Zaptec's patented electronic transformer is the first
of its kind in the world, and a key enabling technology for the Internet of
Energy.
Today Zaptec develops products with Norwegian and international partners in the
car, energy, and space industry.
Press Contacts:
STMicroelectronics
Michael Markowitz
Director Technical Media Relations
+1 781 591 0354
michael.markowitz(at)st.com
Zaptec
Jonas Helmikstøl
COO
+47 47636768
jh(at)zaptec.com
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[1] The metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) is a type
of transistor used for amplifying or switching electronic signals
[2] 2015 Norwegian Tech Award
ST SiC MOSFETs in ZapCharger:
http://hugin.info/152740/R/2016481/747886.pdf
T SiC MOSFETs in ZapCharger_IMAGE:
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