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Specialty Automotive Cores

Automotive-qualified nanocrystalline cores engineered for electric vehicles, hybrid powertrains, and automotive electronics. Featuring unique oval geometry for space optimization and AEC-Q200 qualification for reliable performance in harsh automotive environments from -40°C to +155°C.

Automotive-Grade Specifications

Engineered to meet stringent automotive standards with exceptional reliability and performance in demanding vehicle environments.

Automotive Qualifications

  • • AEC-Q200 Qualified
  • • IATF 16949 Manufacturing
  • • ISO 26262 Functional Safety
  • • PPAP Documentation
  • • Automotive Grade Materials

Environmental Ratings

  • • Temperature: -40°C to +155°C
  • • Thermal Cycling: 1000 cycles
  • • Vibration: 20G, 10-2000Hz
  • • Shock: 100G, 6ms
  • • Salt Spray: 96 hours

Magnetic Properties

  • • Permeability: 50,000 μi (±20%)
  • • Saturation: 1.25T @ 25°C
  • • Core Loss: <40W/kg @ 100kHz
  • • Frequency: 20kHz to 500kHz
  • • Oval Geometry Optimization

Automotive Applications

Designed for critical automotive systems requiring high reliability, space efficiency, and performance in extreme conditions.

Electric Vehicle Powertrains

Critical components for EV traction inverters, DC-DC converters, and charging systems. Optimized for high-power density and thermal management in compact spaces.

  • • Traction inverter inductors
  • • DC-DC converter transformers
  • • Battery management systems

Hybrid Vehicle Systems

Specialized cores for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) power electronics requiring seamless ICE-electric transitions.

  • • Motor generator units
  • • Power split devices
  • • Regenerative braking systems

Automotive Electronics

Reliable magnetic components for safety-critical automotive electronics including ADAS, infotainment, and power management systems.

  • • ADAS sensor power supplies
  • • Infotainment DC-DC converters
  • • LED lighting drivers

Charging Infrastructure

Automotive-grade cores for vehicle-side charging components and infrastructure systems requiring long-term reliability.

  • • On-board charger (OBC) cores
  • • Wireless charging systems
  • • V2G power conversion

Automotive Advantages

Automotive Qualified

AEC-Q200 qualification ensures reliability in harsh automotive environments

Space Optimized

Oval geometry maximizes magnetic performance in constrained automotive spaces

Extreme Durability

Withstands vibration, thermal cycling, and environmental stress for 15+ year lifespan

Specialty Automotive Product Range

CC-NC-RACE-001-50AUTOMOTIVE

Specialty Oval Core 50×35×20mm

Automotive-grade oval core with PBT Class B black casing

Geometry:Oval Optimized
Qualification:AEC-Q200
Temperature:-40°C to +155°C
View CC-NC-RACE-001-50 specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What automotive qualifications do specialty cores have?

Specialty automotive cores are AEC-Q200 qualified and manufactured under IATF 16949 standards. They meet ISO 26262 functional safety requirements and include PPAP documentation for automotive applications. All cores undergo rigorous testing including thermal cycling, vibration, shock, and salt spray testing.

What temperature range do automotive cores support?

Automotive cores operate reliably from -40°C to +155°C with excellent thermal stability. They withstand thermal cycling (1000 cycles), vibration (20G, 10-2000Hz), and shock (100G, 6ms) for 15+ year lifespan in harsh automotive environments.

Why use oval geometry for automotive cores?

Oval geometry optimizes magnetic performance in constrained automotive spaces, maximizing effective magnetic area while minimizing footprint. This design is particularly beneficial for EV powertrains and hybrid systems where space is at a premium.

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