Electronics for elite motorsport competitions
FAE Technology
The context
In the highly competitive world of elite motorsport, where every millisecond counts and reliability can mean the difference between victory and defeat, a prestigious racing team turned to FAE to develop a critical component: a high-performance hydraulic actuator driver module.
The challenge
The project required exceptional expertise across multiple domains:
- Extreme miniaturization: the available space within the system was extremely limited, requiring a compact integration with no compromise on performance.
- Top-tier performance: High-power handling with maximum energy efficiency.
- Absolute reliability: Zero margin for error under extreme operating conditions (vibrations, high temperatures, mechanical stress).
- Advanced technology: Implementation of next-generation Wide Band Gap (WBG) devices.
FAE’s Solution
FAE developed an electronic driver representing the state of the art in miniaturized power electronics, ensuring:
Ultra-high-frequency switching for overall size reduction
Higher energy efficiency compared to traditional silicon-based devices
Improved thermal management in confined spaces
Unprecedented power density
Optimized PCB layout 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 stress
The results
The module developed by FAE exceeded all expectations:
- Reduced dimensions compared to previous solutions
- Maximum efficiency in power conversion
- Zero failures across the first two seasons of international competitions
- 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
- Guarantee absolute reliability in mission-critical applications
- Support customers from engineering to limited-series production
“FAE transformed extreme specifications into a product that performs flawlessly race after race. Their mastery of WBG technology and their attention to quality were decisive.”