ADVANTICS technology includes modular, bidirectional converters up to 1,500 V, with galvanic isolation and a maximum efficiency of 98.5%. ADVANTICS develops power conversion systems based on 100 kW modules, which can be combined to create solutions with power outputs in the megawatt range. Their converters allow for voltage step-up or step-down between different elements of an electrical installation, such as generation sources, storage systems, and loads.
Its main features include:
Technology: silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors.
Modular power: basic units of 100 kW.
Scalability: power configurations in the megawatt range.
Maximum voltage: up to 1,500 V.
Maximum efficiency: 98.5%.
Functions: bidirectional conversion and galvanic isolation.
The bidirectional capability allows energy to be transferred in both directions, facilitating the integration of batteries and other devices with different voltage levels into the same direct current architecture.
Integration into the Infinitus Direct Current range
The acquisition expands the capabilities of Infinitus Direct Current, ABB's portfolio that brings together direct current distribution and management technologies from the power source to the end loads. The company highlights that many current systems, such as photovoltaic installations, batteries, electric vehicles, data center servers, and industrial automation equipment, operate internally using direct current. Direct connection of these elements can reduce the number of AC-to-DC conversion stages and, consequently, improve the overall efficiency of the installations.
In this context, DC/DC converters allow the operating voltages of different equipment to be adapted and the flow of energy to be regulated without the need to incorporate additional AC/DC conversion stages.
Applications in data centers and megawatt loads
ADVANTICS solutions can be used for integrating electrical grids, energy storage, and high-power charging infrastructure. Envisioned applications include megawatt-level charging systems for the maritime and mining sectors, as well as high-power DC conversion for data centers. These technologies also enable more efficient connectivity of renewable energy generation, batteries, and industrial loads, while maintaining compatibility with existing AC electrical architectures.
ABB strengthens its energy conversion capabilities
Massimiliano Cifalitti, president of ABB's Smart Power division, notes that the addition of ADVANTICS will strengthen the development of efficient, resilient, and scalable direct current solutions.
For his part, Michal Elias, founder and CEO of ADVANTICS, emphasizes that the integration into ABB will allow them to expand the international reach of their technology and accelerate the development of AC and DC power grids.
