The future of automotive lighting will make way for significant innovation around current LED solutions. At a time when space is at a growing premium due to integration of sensor suite components and heat sinks are increasing in size, future iterations of lighting must consider novel ways to dissipate heat at a competitive cost. LNP™ KONDUIT™ compounds are a cost-effective, resourceefficient heat sink solution that can contribute to the scaling of LEDs.
Producing LED heat sinks using LNP KONDUIT compounds can help manufacturers avoid time-consuming processes otherwise required when using die cast aluminum and can potentially reduce associated costs by approximately 20%, provide weight reduction up to 30%, and decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) and energy footprints by up to 87%, while allowing for significant design freedom.
Through proper design, the performance of aluminum heatsinks can be matched by thermally conductive polymeric heatsinks. By leveraging the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software, the effect of design iterations on the overall thermal management can be predicted and the timelines for development can be significantly reduced. Furthermore, SABIC can provide additional design assistance, utilizing our Global Application Technology services, to drive innovation for cutting-edge LED lighting systems.
Fig1: Potential Cost Savings LNP™ Konduit™ Compound Vs Aluminum
LNP KONDUIT compounds comply with the RoHS Directive (2017/2102/EU), the Joint Industry Guide (JIG), the IEC ‘halogen-free’ standard (IEC 61249-2-21). LNP KONDUIT compounds do not include any of the Substances of Very High Concern as specified under the REACH Regulation (EC 1907/2006).
LNP KONDUIT compounds are available in multiple colors, which can eliminate the need for a separate painting process otherwise required for die cast aluminum.
All-plastic 48 V Battery Enclosures
As the mobility industry faces growing pressure to increase fuel efficiency and reduce tailpipe emissions, the case for vehicle electrification grows ever more strong. Concomitantly, 48 V mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEV), enabled by 48 V batteries, are poised to grow considerably in the coming years. Depending on crush requirements, 48 V Li-ion batteries may be constructed using all-plastic enclosures, helping battery designers to save weight. The Specialties portfolio contains a range of mechanically resilient, lightweight materials with added functionality such as UL94 flame retardancy and thermal conductivity that can aid passive cooling.
48-Volt Battery Case
Our range of LNP™ KONDUIT™ compounds offer thermal conductivity, thus can allow dissipation of heat build-up during battery operation. Select LVP™ ENH compounds and NORYL" resin grades offer nonchlorinated, non-brominated flame retardancy, together with 600 V (PLC 0) comparative tracking index (CTI).
KONDUIT™ Compounds for Heat Sinks
The importance of passenger, occupant and pedestrian safety is driving automakers and their suppliers to upgrade their ADAS offerings to further advance the performance and reliability of assisted driving. As adoption rates rise, the number of safety features and onboard electronic systems per vehicle increases each year, requiring engineers to seek out material solutions for light weighting and increased design flexibility.
Radar systems are an integral part of the ADAS system supporting features such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Forward Collison Warning (FCW). Radar sensors constantly sense the distance between
vehicles in real-time to improve driving efficiency and safety. Therefore, these units require material solutions offering effective Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) shielding and radar absorption properties to ensure that cross-interference does not disrupt the various system components that protect drivers, passengers an,d pedestrians.
SABIC’s highly specialized thermoplastics can help engineers improve radar sensor technologies using materials that aid in light weighting, metal replacement and improved design flexibility. Providing automakers and their suppliers with high performance solutions to help them address the ever-changing ADAS landscape, as well as to identify potential system cost reductions.
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SABIC Solutions for Radar Sensor System Applications
