Battery configuration switch

• Enables electric vehicles to charge at a different voltage than vehicle operation with maximum performance on all DC charging infrastructures.
• Designed for automotive, light commercial vehicle and UTV applications 
• 500A continuous current without cooling possible
• Switch series to parallel configurations in <500 ms
• Alternately replaces three single pole contactors for voltage reconfiguration
• Stable positions in loss of KL30C cases
• No power consumed in coil during operation allowing for increased efficiency  

Product Benefits

• Reduced complexity – Enables the reduction of up to 12 components in a Battery disconnect unit (BDU), simplifying the system and streamlining packaging and assembly
• Reliable safety – Rotational motion creates a mechanical interlock that prevents an accidental short circuit condition
• Optimized charging – Can eliminate a buck/boost converter on 800V EVs, allowing the battery to draw maximum current even at a 400V DCFC charger
• Enhanced efficiency – Maintains a stable position with no low voltage hold current, eliminating parasitic loss, improving vehicle efficiency and ensuring functionality and safety even if low voltage power is lost
• Quicker startup time – Due to its bi-stable nature, the BCS desired configuration can be pre-selected at startup or left from last shutdown. The BCS can also offer disconnect positions for maximum safety during shutdown