DCDC CAR POWER CONVERTERS
FOR TRACK, OFF-ROAD & HYBRID APPLICATIONS
Zytek provides the highest performance DCDC electrical power converters for track, off-road, and hybrid cars.
Our current family of ‘off the shelf’ DCDC power converters include water and air-cooled designs, power levels from 800W to 1,780W, and can be uni- or bi-directional in operation. Further bespoke voltage and power levels can be accommodated and manufactured for customers on request.
Motorsport has always been seen as a testing ground for new automotive technologies, feeding advanced developments back into mainstream road cars. CO2 targets for road cars are mandating increased levels of efficiency, requiring widespread adoption of hybridisation and full electrification technologies for all vehicles to eventually become electric motor vehicles.
To be relevant to the adoption of these technologies, motorsport must also reflect this change, leading the way with new materials, topologies, and software control methodologies.
Zytek is leading the way with this power converter technology.
Zytek has been designing DCDC converters for a wide variety of applications for many years, from integrated devices (where the unit is combined into either the battery or inverter) to standalone devices.
DCDC converters are required for all vehicles with a zero-emission operating mode, from gasoline hybrids (part-time zero-emission) to pure electric vehicles (full-time zero emission).
DCDC converters can be uni-directional (simpler construction, usually applied to electric vehicles) and bi-directional (more complex construction, usually found in hybrid vehicles).
They can also be used where there are two high voltage power sources in a vehicle, e.g., fuel cell hybrids, to align both sources to a single DC bus for the main electric drive system. These devices are usually much higher power than the 12V units, capable of converting 100’s of kWs on a continuous basis.
Due to the high efficiency of our designs, passive cooling is possible in some applications, others require very low levels of liquid coolant to be used.
Our ‘off the shelf’ power converter range:
A small and lightweight unit offering exceptional efficiency and output power for electric and hybrid racing applications.
A small and lightweight, liquid-cooled unit offering exceptional efficiency and power quality for electric and hybrid racing applications.
Cost-efficient design, and motor compartment compliant, for mild hybrid vehicles, off-road, and powersport applications.
OFF THE SHELF CONVERTERS
1.2kW DC/DC CONVERTER (AIR COOLED)
0.8kW DC/DC CONVERTER (WATER COOLED)
BI-DIRECTIONAL 48V/12V DC/DC CONVERTER
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Car Power Converter (CPC) is an electrical device that converts direct current into alternating current for use in vehicles.
Yes.
However, the designs have an automotive pedigree and hence could be adapted for release in road vehicles. It would be important to discuss relevant safety aspects, innovative solutions and full-scope system solutions to ensure a successful application in the target vehicle.
Please contact us to discuss the options.
Our converters are suitable for a wide range of race series applications, such
- Formula 1
- Formula E
- LMP1 Hybrid
- Powersport
To discuss the best option for your race application, please contact us.
No, we also have air-cooled options, such as:
- Our 1200-12V DCDC unit is air-cooled if the unit is placed somewhere that air can flow over the cooling fins. A phase-shifted full-bridge DCDC topology has been employed to achieve high efficiency with passive air cooling.
- Our 48V/12V Bi-directional DC/DC-converter is also naturally cooled.
Yes, we do have IP67 rated units available, such as the 1200-12V DCDC.
Please contact us to discuss the options.
We have units available with the following:
Units with higher power ratings are available on request.
