Powerelements in High-Voltage Power Distribution

Powerelements in High-Voltage Power Distribution

Reliable power distribution in high-voltage applications

Powerelements in the power distribution solutions for electric and hybrid vehicles from Würth Elektronik ICS

We at Würth Elektronik ICS are inventor and manufacturer of Powerelements. We have been successfully developing and selling these on the market for decades. We also use our Powerelements in our own customized power distribution solutions for mobile machines and commercial vehicles. The company's comprehensive expertise, which covers the entire value chain from development and production to the application of Powerelements, enables the optimum implementation of individual customer requirements.

Due to their robustness and ability to transport high currents, Powerlements are also ideally suited for use in  high-voltage power distribution units (HV PDUs).

Powerelements can be used in the HV Power Distribution Units for a wide variety of purposes, for example for:

  • Connection of HV fuses
  • Connection of HV relays
  • Connection sensors
  • Connection of HV connectors

Find out more about the many possible applications of our Powerelements by clicking on the action areas in the application example of our HV PDU demonstrator.

    Application examples

    Powerelements in high-voltage power distribution

    30A Fuse

    Connection of a 30 A high-voltage fuse with an (LF) PowerOne bolt M4

    Connection of 30A fuses with a (LF) PowerOne Bolt M4 (K94787)

    HV Connector

    Connection of a high-voltage connector with a (LF) PowerOne bush M6

    Connection of a high-voltage plug connector (type 1) with a (LF) PowerOne bush

    400A Main Contactor

    Connection of a 400A contactor with a (LF) PowerOne bush ø8.2

    Connection of a 400 A contactor with a (LF) PowerOne bush ø8.2 mm (K99375)

    Current & Voltage Sensor

    Connection of a current and voltage sensor with a (LF) PowerOne bush M8 and PowerTwo base & push-in elements

    Connection of a current voltage sensor with (LF) PowerOne and (LF) PowerTwo

    HV Connector (angled)

    90° connection of a high-voltage connector with an angled (LF) PowerOne bush ø6.4 mm

    90° Connection of a high-voltage plug connector (type 2) with a (LF) PowerOne bolt

    400A Fuse

    Connection of a 400 A high-voltage fuse and a current sensor with a (LF) PowerOne bush M8

    Connection of high voltage fuse 400 A and a current sensor with (LF) PowerOne bush M8 (K92496)

    Fuse (ATO, MINI, MAXI)

    Connection of a 15 A ATO fuse with a PowerSocket Fuse ATO

    Product image of article S900126 of type PowerSocket Fuse for ATO fuses in 3D view

    30A Contactor

    Connection of a 30A contactor with a (LF) PowerOne bush ø4.3 mm.

    Connection of a 30A contactor with a (LF) PowerOne bush ø4.3 mm (K99978)

    These Powerelements are used in this HV PDU

    ImagePart numberNameFunctionFurther details
    Connection of 30A fuses with a (LF) PowerOne Bolt M4 (K94787)

    (LF) PowerOne bolt M4

    Connection of a 30A fuse

    Connection of high voltage fuse 400 A and a current sensor with (LF) PowerOne bush M8 (K92496)

    K92496

    (LF) PowerOne bush M8

    Connection of a 40A high-voltage fuse

    Connection of a 30A contactor with a (LF) PowerOne bush ø4.3 mm (K99978)

    K99978

    (LF) PowerOne bush ø4.3 mm

    Connection of a 30A contactor

    Connection of a 400 A contactor with a (LF) PowerOne bush ø8.2 mm (K99375)

    K99375

    (LF) PowerOne Bush ø8.2 mm

    Connection of a 400A contactor

    Connection of a high-voltage plug connector (type 1) with a (LF) PowerOne bush

    K97903

    (LF) PowerOne bush M6

    Connection of a high-voltage connector

    90° Connection of a high-voltage plug connector (type 2) with a (LF) PowerOne bolt

    K900103

    (LF) PowerOne bush angled ø6.4 mm

    90° connection of a high-voltage connector

    Connection of a current voltage sensor with (LF) PowerOne and (LF) PowerTwo

    K91068

    K91909 & K97070
     

    (LF) PowerOne bush M8

    (LF) PowerTwo base & push-in elements

    Connection of a current and voltage sensor

    Advantages of using Powerelements in HV solutions

    As part of the system, Powerelements help to reduce the number of cables in the system. As a result, compact and reliable power distribution units can be realized.

    They ensure robust and durable electrical and mechanical connections that can withstand extreme environmental conditions, such as vibrations. Common connection types are:

    • Wire-to-board connections
    • Board-to-board connections
    • Component-to-board connections
    • Busbar-to-Components connections

    Furthermore, they can be flexibly adapted to different requirements and space conditions.

    Product collage of Powerelements on white background
    Powerelements
    PowerBusbars
    PowerSockets
    All products

    (LF) PowerOne

    Ideal for versatile & customizable applications

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    (LF) PowerTwo

    Ideal for through-bolt connectors, especially for high bolt-on forces

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    PowerLamella

    Ideal for connections with Radsok connectors and high contact overlap of the lamella contacts

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    PowerRadSok

    Ideal for connections with lamella connectors and high contact overlap of the lamella contacts

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    PowerFlex

    Ideal for combinations of screw and Faston flat connectors in conjunction with low weight requirements

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    LF PowerPlus

    Ideal for increased torque requirements (from 4Nm), lower weight requirements, and automated processing operations

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    LF PowerBasket

    Ideal for multiple plugging cycles with low plugging forces, high position tolerance and low weight requirements

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    PowerCover

    Ideal for the protection of Powerelements (rotation and contact protection)

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