PowerCell
Fast EV charging with Power Ratings from 50kW up to 450kW
PowerCell for DC Fast Charging
One of the main requirements for the widespread use of electric vehicles is having an accessible EV charging infrastructure. Governments and industries worldwide are preparing to invest in charging infrastructures. The critical points in the product decision are costs, power and reliability. SEMIKRON offers a comprehensive portfolio of products that meet the needs of fast charge equipment from as little as 50kW right up to 450kW.
PowerCell Benefits
Our new 50kW PowerCell enables companies to market DC fast chargers using a qualified power electronics platform. Availability, efficiency and reliability guarantee fast time to market and low upfront investment costs. In combination with a secure supply chain and a modular design, the PowerCell plays a vital role in the successful deployment of your DC fast chargers.
The new 50kW PowerCell is an off-the-shelf solution for DC chargers that is scalable to meet high power charging requirements. It includes a 3-phase PFC rectifier and a DC/ DC converter with galvanic isolation for an output voltage of up to 500VDC or 1000VDC. It also includes all the necessary filters and a control unit with an interface to the charge controller.
The 50kW PowerCell meets the CCS Power Class definition for a 50kW DC fast charger. When operated in parallel it meets the HPC350 definition (380A@920VDC).
The new 50kW PowerCell
50kW fast DC charger building block
PowerCell Key Features
- 50kW rated power per PowerCell
- AC Input: 400V ± 10 % / 480V ± 10 %
- 500VDC or 1000VDC output voltage
- Scalable for high-power charging
- CANopen fieldbus
- Easy integration and maintenance - all connections at the front
- Parallel operation for high-power charging
- Transformer for safe galvanic isolation
- Qualified for fast time to market
Modular and Flexible Power for Your Charger Portfolio
PowerCell integrates easily into your charger
The PowerCell provides a communication interface for the charge control unit using a CANopen Bus including:
- Voltage and current input
- Status and information exchange
With PowerCell an entire portfolio of ratings is possible
Charging electric vehicles needs different business models to those for powertrains for internal combustion cars. In future, chargers will be located at all sorts of locations, from your home or office to destinations such as retails stores as well as on highways at high-speed charging stations. With the PowerCell a complete portfolio of power ratings is possible, addressing all the different power requirements for EV fast chargers. It is designed for easy paralleling to achieve up to 450kW using the same product. In addition, the PowerCell is able to handle 500V as well as 1000V DC outputs for efficient EV charging.
PowerCell reduces complexity in the supply chain
Availability and costs are the key to success in the fast growing EV Charger market. As the specialist in power electronics, we use state-of-the-art topologies featuring standard components, guaranteeing both excellent efficiency and availability. The modularity and flexibility of the PowerCell reduces supply chain risks, cuts costs and increases scalability. With our five production facilities worldwide, we are able to manufacture the PowerCell close to our customers.
Technical specifications
| Rated power | 50kW | |
|---|---|---|
| DC Output Voltage range | up to 500VDC | up to 920VDC |
| DC Output Current (maximum) | 125A | 62.5A |
| AC Input Voltage | 400V +/- 10% and 480V +/- 10% | |
| Input frequency | 50Hz / 60Hz | |
| Power Factor | >0.98 | |
| THD | <5% | |
| Efficiency | >94% | |
| Charge Interface | CHAdeMO & CCS compatible | |
| Cooling | Forced Air | |
| Filter | AC and DC Filter included | |
| Dimensions (L:W:H) | 800 mm x 490 mm x 270 mm | |
| Weight | 65kg per PowerCell | |
| Control Interface | CANopen | |
| Standards | EN61851-23 | |