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Infineon and Swoboda Collaborate on Electromobility Current Sensors

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July 04, 2024

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The collaboration between Infineon and Swoboda brings together top-of-the-line current sensor ICs from Infineon with Swoboda's proficiency in sensor module development and industrialization. This partnership aims to cater to the rapidly expanding market for sensing in hybrid and electric vehicles. By offering high-performance current measurement products, the two companies are able to expedite time-to-market for applications like traction inverters and battery management systems, as well as other critical automotive uses.

One of the flagship products resulting from this collaboration is the Swoboda CSM510HP2. This current sensor module boasts a fully encapsulated design that significantly reduces its footprint while maintaining exceptional performance standards. Utilizing the Infineon TLE4973 coreless current sensor IC, the CSM510HP2 enables high-precision sensing with a total error rate below 2 percent. Specifically engineered for seamless integration with the HybridPACK™ Drive G2, Infineon's automotive power module for traction inverters, this module eliminates the necessity for external current sensors, paving the way for the most compact traction inverters available in the market.

Commenting on this innovative development, Klaus Lebherz, Head of Business Development at Swoboda, remarked, "This new generation of current sensors sets new standards in regards to simplified system integration. Infineon's latest sensor technology combined with our injection molding expertise has proven to be a perfect match."

Andrea Monterastelli, Head of Automotive Magnetic Sensors Product Group at Infineon Technologies, emphasized the market's demand for high-performance, compact, and easily integrable current sensing solutions. Monterastelli highlighted the seamless compatibility of these solutions with Infineon's HybridPack Drive G2, offering the most space-efficient solution for hybrid and electric vehicles, made possible by the superior current sensor ICs from Infineon and Swoboda's specialized knowledge.

Looking ahead, Infineon and Swoboda are actively working on developing additional current sensing products to cater to a wide range of power devices. Target applications for these upcoming products include inverter DC link and high-voltage battery management, among others, showcasing the commitment of both companies to driving innovation in the electric vehicle sector.

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