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Total Solution for Light Electric Vehicles (LEV)

Total Solution for LEVs with Power Devices to Promote LEVs

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular in the four-wheeled vehicle segment, and the market for electric two-wheeled vehicles is gradually emerging as the replacement of internal combustion engine vehicles with electric ones is expected to proceed in the same way as in the four-wheeled vehicle segment.
Electric motorcycles, electric scooters, and electric bicycles are called “light electric vehicles (LEVs).

The electric motorcycle market is expected to grow significantly in the next 5 to 10 years.
There is already a market for internal combustion engine motorcycles in Asia and South America, but air pollution and traffic congestion are problems in these regions, and the gradual shift to electric vehicles is expected to continue.
Because electrification will increase the number of semiconductors installed in motorcycles, the semiconductor market for motorcycles is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12%, from $691 million in 2024 to $1,191 million by 2029.

In electric two-wheelers, as with EVs, the motor and inverter are very important key components that determine performance such as driving range and acceleration. Therefore, the motors and inverters must be highly efficient. Advanced battery management systems are also important.
For example, to prevent battery ignition accidents, battery condition and capacity must be detected with high precision.
In addition, the increasing smartness of the batteries will require highly reliable communication functions. In addition, security is important in terms of both hardware and software.

First, traction inverters for drive systems include microcontrollers, power switches, gate drivers for control, current sensors for sensing, and motor position detection sensors.
In the battery control system, there are ICs and microcontrollers for battery detection, protection MOSFETs, and security chips for battery authenticity.
For battery charging, we provide microcontrollers and power MOSFETs for AC/DC conversion.

For safety and body-related sensors, we offer tire pressure sensors and stand sensors, and radar in higher-end models.
In addition, we offer display solutions around the handlebar and sensors for the throttle grip.