Applied EV, a developer of vehicle control system technologies for software-defined machines, has chosen electronic manufacturer Cissoid’s new CXT-ICM3SA series of silicon carbide inverter control modules (ICMs) to power its latest autonomous vehicle electric motors.
Cissoid’s SiC ICMs, designed specifically for the e-mobility market, feature software-driven capabilities and onboard programmable hardware. The company says these enhancements improve response times to critical events, reduce processor core load and enhance functional safety.
The integration of the ICM into Applied EV’s Digital Backbone, a centralized control system combining advanced software and hardware, aims to establish a new standard for safety in autonomous vehicles (AVs).
Applied EV’s CEO, Julian Broadbent, said, “Both Applied EV and Cissoid recognize functional safety is critical in the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles. The partnership integrates Cissoid’s ICMs into our Digital Backbone, allowing for a faster development cycle, giving our customer the safest vehicle in the shortest time possible.”
Cissoid’s CEO, Dave Hutton, added, “We are excited to embark on this collaborative journey with Applied EV to drive innovation in e-mobility. By combining our expertise in electric motor design with Applied EV’s proficiency in software and vehicle integration, the aim is to deliver a game-changing electric motor drive platform for the future of mobility together.”