United Automotive Electronic Systems Co., Ltd. Business Report FY ended Dec. 2021
Products Development
VCP
-The Company announced that it has released VCP, a new-generation onboard computing platform. VCP is an integrated architecture with strong computing capabilities and plenty of outside interfaces, which integrates functions such as Gateway, BCM, and VCU. The VCP simplifies the assembly processes and improves the automation level of production by reducing the weight and complexity of wiring harnesses. At the same time, the software architecture of SoA enhances scalability and portability of the platform to shorten the development lead time, which will allow the company to reduce costs. (From a press release dated August 14, 2021)
Next-generation high-performance BMS8.3
-The Company announced that it has released the next-generation high-performance BMS8.3 battery management controller system, which includes a master controller BMC8.3 and a slave controller CMC8.3. The system is compatible with battery packs with a voltage of 500V or less-for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Function of the BMC8.3 master controller include high-voltage sampling, current measurement, high-voltage relay control, AC/DC charging, thermal runaway detection, insulation detection, high-voltage interlock loop (HVIL) monitoring and dual backing-up via the FOTA (Firmware Over-the-Air) technology. A single CMC8.3 slave controller supports 64-channel cell voltage sampling and 24-channel module temperature sampling, with each channel of the cell having a balanced electric current of 100mA. (From a press release dated March 19, 2021)
11kW onboard charging and distribution unit
-The Company announced that it independently developed an 11kW onboard charging and distribution unit, which is known as CharCON. The product features a highly integrated design and combines an onboard charger, a high-voltage DC/DC converter and a high-voltage power distribution device. (From a press release dated April 30, 2020)
Next-generation electric axle platform EAU
-The Company announced that it developed a next-generation electric axle platform, EAU, to meet the demands and trends of the Chinese market. The two types of electric axles with a platform-based design, the EAU150 and the EAU100, deliver a peak power of 150kw and 100kW, respectively. The EAU enables a maximum efficiency of over 93% and is equipped with an electrical parking brake function. It has a three-layered functional safety architecture, with the maximum functional safety level of up to ASIL D (Automotive Safety Integrity Level D) with several new functional designs being introduced. (From a press release dated April 25, 2020)
Collaborations
-Beijing Horizon Robotics Technology R&D Co., Ltd. (Horizon Robotics) announced that it signed a strategic partnership agreement with United Automotive Electronic Systems Co., Ltd. (UAES) in Shanghai. According to the agreement, the companies will cooperate deeply in such fields as AI chips, basic software architectures and Service-Oriented Architectures (SOAs) based on Horizon Robotics’ proprietary Journey chips, software algorithms and tool chains. In order to meet the demand for customization and adapt to the industrial trend of cross-domain integration, Horizon Robotics and UAES will work together to develop high-performance onboard computing platforms and solutions with high reliability and the potential for continuous iteration. The companies have already won a contract from a major automaker in China for production and supply of an onboard computing platform developed by them based on Horizon Robotics’ Journey 3 chip. (From a press release dated February 14, 2022)
-The Company announced that it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with SAIC Motor Corporation Limited Z-One Branch (SAIC Z-One). The two parties will work together to create solutions of a new-generation cross-domain integrated onboard computing platform and a regional controller platform, and jointly develop a product form suitable for Z-One Galaxy Full-stack 3.0 to support the development of intelligent connected vehicles in China. As a full-stack solution to intelligent vehicles, Z-One Galaxy Full-stack 3.0 focuses on the intelligent driving experience which integrates cockpit and cabin, central onboard computer and regional control, network security and data security, OTA (Over-the-Air) and full-stack data factory, as well as an open and efficient intelligent vehicle ecosystem. (From a press release dated October 25, 2021)
-Nexperia announced a comprehensive partnership covering gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductor devices with United Automotive Electronic Systems Co., Ltd. (UAES). The program will focus on power systems for EVs, with the aim to jointly develop automotive applications using GaN technology. UAES has already started using Nexperia GaN FETs in R&D and collaborative projects including vehicle-mounted chargers and high-voltage DC-to-DC converters for electric vehicles. Nexperia's GaN technology has good figures of merit (RDS(on) x QGD) and reverse recovery charge (Qrr) metrics that support high switching frequencies and efficient power conversion. Nexperia produces GaN based on mature and reliable mass production techniques, largely in its own global production facilities, to manufacture products according to automotive AEC-Q101 standards. (From a press release dated March 16,2021)
New production launches
EAU150 electric axle
-The Company announced that its independently developed EAU150 electric axle is now off the line at its Taicang plant, the second product of its independently developed electric axle platform. The EAU150 is an electric axle for EVs with a maximum output of 150 kW and a maximum torque of 3,000 Nm. The EAU is an electric axle platform originally developed by the company for the Chinese market, and integrates the drive motor, power electronic controller, and reduction gears, resulting in a more compact product. The maximum torque of the platform covers 100-200kW, and the system efficiency exceeds 93%. It is equipped with an electric parking brake (EPB) and has three levels of safety functions, with the highest ASIL D functional safety rating. The functions cover from main drive to assist, and are suitable for many customers and car models in China and abroad. (From a press release dated August 6, 2021)
Bluetooth digital key
-The Company announced that its first Bluetooth digital key rolled off the production line at its plant in Liuzhou, Guangxi. The product utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy and multiple Bluetooth antennas to calculate the location of the smart phone in relation to the vehicle. which allows the user to perform keyless entry and start the vehicle with a smartphone. The product also contains an integrated security chip that can be used for secure storage and computing of sensitive information. In addition, this digital key also supports functions such as vehicle locking and unlocking, starting the vehicle, activating the welcome light, and key sharing. With system upgrades, the product will also support functions such as NFC (near field communication) authorization, Bluetooth HADM (high accuracy distance measurement), and UWB (ultra-wideband) positioning. (From a press release dated January 16, 2021)
6.6kW charging and distribution unit
-The Company announced that production of its first 6.6kW charging and distribution unit, CharCON, was launched at its Shanghai plant. Independently developed by UAES, CharCON is a highly integrated on-board power supply product, which combines a bi-directional OBC (on-board charger) with a high power and voltage DC-DC converter. The OBC enables 6.6kW AC to DC conversion and 3.3kW DC to AC conversion. The DC-DC converter features a maximum power output of 3kW. (From a press release dated January 8, 2021)
Independent high-voltage DC converter
-The Company announced that it started production of the CON3evo, the first independent high-voltage DC converter, at its plant in Shanghai. With a modular design, the CON3evo is able to work within a power range from 1.8kW to 3.6kW and can be applied in different models. The CON3evo is the first UAES product assembled and manufactured by utilizing the iDMS (intelligent Dynamic Manufacturing System) solution. (From a press release dated October 19, 2020)
Self-developed electric axle
-The Company started production of its first self-developed electric axle EAU100 at the Taicang plant in Jiangsu Province and began delivery to customers. EAU100 has a maximum power output of 105kW and peak torque of 2,200Nm. As an electric axle platform developed by UAES independently for the Chinese market, EAU offers more compact products by highly integrating drive motors, power electronic controllers and reducers in an integrated design. Based on a platform design concept, EAU covers a peak power of 80-200kW and supports the deployment of electric parking brakes. EAU uses a three-tier functional safety architecture; its functional safety level can be as high as ASIL D (Automotive Safety Integrity Level D) and introduces several new functions. (From a press release dated October 14, 2020)
11kW charging and distribution unit
-The Company announced that it started production of its first 11kW charging and distribution unit, also known as CharCON.. The 11kW CharCON integrates an 11kW onboard charger (OBC), a 2.5kW onboard DC/DC converter and a power distribution unit (PDU). Additionally, the OBC has an output function of 11kW, and is bidirectional, realizing both AC to DC conversion DC to AC power conversion. (From a press release dated August 31, 2020)
Local production of two types of power modules, using Bosch’s packaging technology
-The Company announced the local production of two types of power modules, PM4 and PM4evo, using Bosch’s packaging technology. The maximum power output of the modules is around 200kW. UAES has already adopted the PM4 and PM4evo power modules in its power electronic controllers. (From a press release dated July 18, 2020)
Orders
-The company announced that it would supply the CON3evo high-voltage DC converter for the VW ID.4. With a maximum input voltage of 500V, the CON3evo converter has a continuous forward power output of 3kW and a continuous backward power output of 1.5kW. Additionally, the converter has a maximum forward continuous current of 210A and a maximum efficiency level of 95%. The CON3evo converter enables the vehicle to be equipped with a power battery that is free of a pre-charging circuit. It adopts a flat design and offers flexible installation options in vehicles. (From a press release dated November 8, 2020)
R&D Facilities
-The company has an R&D center covering an area of 80,845 square meters and 1,834 R&D personnel, mainly engaged in powertrain calibration, engine and transmission controller software/hardware development, engine management and transmission control system component development, body electronics software/hardware development, electric drive systems electronic control devices and motors.
-The technology centers in Shanghai, Chongqing, and Wuhu have advanced, world-class laboratories for testing the performance of entire cars, engines, transmissions, and electrically driven products. The centers also research components needed for engine-management systems, transmission-management systems, body electronics, and hybrid-andelectric-powered management systems. In addition, the technology centers develop systems, hardware, and software for the above mentioned products, and calibrate functions on powertrains.
-The company announced that it has been included in the 26th National Enterprise Technology Center List jointly promulgated by the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Finance, the General Administration of Customs, and the State Taxation Administration of the People’s Republic of China. (From a press release dated April 8, 2020)
Awards
-The company received the 2020 "Performance Excellence Award" from SAIC Group. (From a release dated February 7, 2021)
-The company announced that it received several awards from SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor) for its products and technologies. Specifically, it received the Technology Innovation 2nd Prize for the development of a next-generation automatic transmission controller platform, the Technology Innovation 3rd Prize for the development of the MED17.8.10.1 gasoline direct injection engine controller platform that complies with the China 6 emission standards, the Invention Patent 1st Prize for the copper rod integrated with a secondary power circuit for power electronic converters, and the Software Award 3rd Prize for the UAESU-chip L9788 drive software. (From a press release dated July 10, 2020)
Certification
ASPICE L2 Certification
-The company announced that its independent high-voltage DC/DC converter received ASPICE L2 certification. The product integrates a high/low voltage converter and a high-voltage power distribution unit (PDU). The high/low voltage converter has a rated power of 2.5kW, while the PDU can be configured to include interfaces to facilitate flexible vehicle installation. (From a press release dated January 23, 2021)
ISO27001 information security management system certification
-The company announced that it obtained ISO27001 information security management system certification from DNV GL, an international third-party certification organization. (From a press release dated July 3, 2020)