Microchip Technology has officially announced the launch of its Electric Two-Wheeler (E2W) ecosystem, which happens to be a comprehensive suite of pre-validated reference designs that addresses key challenges in e-scooter and e-bike development, including power efficiency, system integration, safety, and time-to-market.
According to certain reports, the stated technology arrives on the scene bearing an ability to offer automotive-grade, scalable solutions, and it does that for the purpose of streamlining development and building reliable, feature-rich electric two-wheelers.
More on that would reveal how Microchip’s automotive-grade components and modular reference designs effectively provide a flexible, scalable platform which, on its part, adapts to various power levels and feature requirements. The technology also leverages comprehensive design files, schematics, Bill of Materials (BOM), and global technical support to help developers quickly bring next-generation e-scooters and e-bikes to market with optimized power, safety and intelligence.
Talk about the whole value proposition on a slightly deeper level, we begin from the promise of optimized power and battery efficiency. Banking upon Advanced Battery Management System (BMS) with intelligent power conversion and sensing, the technology is able to maximize energy utilization, and therefore, extend battery life and vehicle range, while simultaneously increasing safety.
Complementing this would be the availability of 48V to 12V Power Conversion Reference Design, which treads up a long distance to ensure high-efficiency power distribution, improving overall system reliability.
Next up, we must dig into the technology’s fast and flexible charging solutions. This includes 7.4 kW Single-Phase AC EV Charger Reference Design which offers reliable home charging with built-in protection features. Alongside that, we have a USB-PD Dual Charging Port, designed to provide fast, flexible charging for mobile devices to enhance user convenience.
Another detail worth a mention here is rooted in the all-new Electric Two-Wheeler (E2W) ecosystem’s high-performance traction motor control. You see, the solution’s 350W to 10 kW traction motor control reference designs will effectively deliver at your disposal smooth acceleration, improved energy efficiency, and precise control. Joining that would be its pre-integrated firmware and modular design, which simplifies system development and reduces time-to-market.
Hold on, we still have a few bits left to unpack, considering we haven’t yet touched upon the potential for seamless system integration and smart vehicle control. In essence, the new ecosystem’s Vehicle Control Unit (VCU), Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), Hands-On/Off Detection and Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) work together to enhance the security and safety of the electric two-wheeler.
Beyond that, we have integrated telematics and asset tracking linking-up to provide real-time monitoring, theft prevention, and fleet management capabilities.
We also haven’t touched upon the technology’s 720×720 round LCD Instrument Cluster, which leverages Microchip’s SAM9X75 MPU with MIPI® DSI, dual GbE, and NAND Flash to offer real-time data visualization and smart connectivity.
Among other things, there are maXTouch® ATMXT640UD and ATMXT641TD touchscreen controllers that empower you to access accurate touch performance in extreme weather and rain with thick gloves.
Rounding up highlights would be the prospect of cloud-enabled remote diagnostics and performance tracking which enhances the rider experience and optimizes fleet operations.
All in all, Microchip’s Electric Two-Wheeler Ecosystem will deliver at the disposal of users pre-validated, high-performance solutions that can help manufacturers reduce development time, optimize power efficiency, and enhance safety in e-scooters and e-bikes.
“Manufacturers often struggle with optimizing power efficiency, ensuring seamless system integration and meeting evolving safety standards,” said Joe Thomsen, corporate vice president of Microchip’s dsPIC business unit. “Microchip’s Electric Two-Wheeler Ecosystem directly addresses these design challenges with pre-validated, high-performance solutions that help accelerate product development and enhance vehicle reliability.”
