High-Performance electronics for elite motorsports
Electronics
FAE Technology
Context
In the highly competitive world of elite motorsport, where milliseconds matter and reliability determines victory, a prestigious team entrusted FAE Technology with the development of a critical component: a high‑performance hydraulic actuation driver.
Challenges
The project required exceptional expertise in several areas:
- Extreme miniaturization with minimal available space
- High‑power management with superior efficiency
- Zero failure tolerance under harsh conditions (vibration, temperature, mechanical stress)
- Integration of state‑of‑the‑art Wide Band Gap (WBG) devices
FAE Solutions
FAE has developed a miniaturized power‑electronics driver that delivered:
Ultra‑high‑frequency switching enabling drastic size reduction
Higher energy efficiency than silicon‑based solutions
Optimized thermal management in confined spaces
Unprecedented power density
PCB layout optimized for thermal management
Precision assembly with miniaturized components and micrometric tolerances
Certified quality process with 100% functional testing and extensive burn-in
Protective encapsulation to withstand automotive mechanical stresses
Results
The module developed by FAE exceeded all expectations:
- Significant size reduction vs. previous generations
- Maximum conversion efficiency
- Zero failures over two racing seasons
- Optimized operating temperature thanks to WBG technology
Added Value
This project demonstrates FAE's ability to:
- Master the most advanced technologies (WBG) in the automotive market
- Manage projects with extremely high technical and manufacturing complexity
- Ensure absolute reliability in mission-critical applications
- Support customers from engineering to limited series production
“FAE has transformed extreme specifications into a product that works perfectly race after race. Their mastery of WBG technology and attention to quality have been decisive.”
