Electric vehicles (EVs) are at the forefront of the global electrification movement, redefining automotive power architectures for a cleaner, more efficient future. From traction inverters and onboard chargers to DC/DC converters and wireless charging systems, EV platforms demand components that deliver uncompromising reliability, thermal resilience, and high-efficiency performance across millions of operating cycles. These systems operate under extreme electrical and environmental conditions, making precision engineering and robust materials essential for success. Knowles delivers advanced component solutions that enable safer, faster, and more efficient EVs.
Key Highlights:
- AEC-Q200 qualified components
- High performance in a small form factor
- High voltage, high temperature and high reliability capacitors
- High power
- Safety-certified capacitors
Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure enables fast, reliable energy transfer for EVs at scale. From ultra-fast DC chargers to advanced power conversion systems, this segment demands components that deliver high efficiency, thermal stability, and long-term reliability under extreme electrical loads. Knowles provides critical passive components that make high-performance charging possible.
Key Highlights:
- AEC-Q200 qualified components
- Safety-certified capacitors
- Extended life
Fusion energy represents the ultimate leap in sustainable power generation, delivering virtually limitless, carbon-free electricity by replicating the processes that fuel the sun. Commercial fusion systems, from tokamaks and stellarators to inertial confinement reactors, demand unprecedented precision in energy delivery and control, operating under extreme conditions of temperature, magnetic fields, and radiation. This segment is at the cutting edge of electrification, enabling a future where global energy needs are met without compromise. Knowles provides high-energy discharge and pulse capacitors critical to fusion power systems.
Key Highlights:
- Low inductance, high voltage terminations
- Custom high energy and pulse discharge capacitor options
- Reliable performance over long periods of time
Solar energy is driving the global transition to clean power, with photovoltaic (PV) installations growing rapidly across utility, commercial, and industrial sectors. At the heart of this transformation are advanced inverter systems that demand exceptional reliability, efficiency, and resilience to harsh outdoor environments. Knowles delivers passive components that enable high-performance solar power conversion.
Key Highlights:
- Components made to withstand harsh environments
- High voltage
- Extended life
Educational Resources
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Trends in Battery Energy Storage Systems
The Evolution of Electric Vehicle Battery Management Systems: From Passive to Active Cell Balancing
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The Roles of Capacitors in EV Traction Inverter Topologies
Evolving Motor Controller Design for Modern Robotics and Complex Automation Tasks
AEC-Q200: Automotive Grade Capacitor Catalog
Making EV Wireless Charging Systems a Reality
Power Conversion Capacitors for Harsh Environments
How to Size a Snubber Capacitor for Your Power Supply
Knowles Safety Capacitors
Supporting World-Wide Electric Vehicle Innovation
Ensure the Reliability of Your EV Electronic System with Knowles
Product Documentation
Capacitors for EV Applications
Custom DC Link Capacitors
Capacitors for Photovoltaic (PV) Inverter Applications
Capacitors for Motor Applications
EV Charging Levels
Capacitors for EV DC Fast Chargers
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