BMW to use Allegro’s integrated circuits for its inverter systems
Allegro MicroSystems’ Current Sensor ICs will be “used across the company’s entire fleet of Battery Electric Vehicles.” The announcement does not narrow it down to specific platforms. It is thus not limited to BMW’s upcoming New Class (which is what many of BMW’s procurement deals currently revolve around) and is also intended for use in its other models.
According to the company, Allegro’s ICs “deliver market-leading accuracy in the measurement of electrical current flowing through the vehicle motors.” It says this accuracy allows for precise motor control, resulting in greater range by minimising power loss.
The ICs’ integrated overcurrent detection and self-diagnostics are said to enable customer BMW to achieve high safety and reliability while reducing the number of components used in the traction inverter.
“For more than two decades, Allegro has worked closely with leading automotive customers to develop innovative, high-performance Magnetic Sensors that help increase the power density and improve the efficiency of power electronic systems used in electric vehicles,” says Allegro CTO Michael Doogue. “We appreciate our strong relationship with the BMW Group, whose innovative mindset, focus on high performance, and technical insights positively influence Allegro’s technology and product roadmaps.”
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