Vicor to present co-developed 400V – 800V and 400V – 12V automotive power units at Automotive Engineering Exposition Nagoya.
Vicor to present co-developed 400V – 800V and 400V – 12V automotive power units at Automotive Engineering Exposition Nagoya
Vicor Corporation (Andover, MA) announced that Vicor K.K. Japan (Headquarters: Shinagawa ward, Tokyo) will participate in Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 Nagoya and ONLINE STAGE 2 which is sponsored by the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan.
On June 17 – 19 at Aichi Sky Expo Vicor, jointly exhibiting with Mouser Electronics, will showcase automotive-grade power modules used to reduce the size and weight of EV systems and applications for automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. During the exhibition, Vicor will also hold a short presentation entitled “HV – 48V and 48V – 12V high-performance power solutions for automotive and mobility applications.”
On June 19, Seishi Tsukimoto, Senior Application Engineer at Vicor K.K., will speak at the exhibitor seminar entitled “Latest automotive power unit technologies using high-performance Vicor power modules.” This session will feature two prototype power units (a 400V – 800V converter and a 400V – 12V converter) co-developed with a domestic automotive parts manufacturer.
In addition, online seminars can be watched during ONLINE STAGE 2, held from June 10 – July 1.
Advance registration for both Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 Nagoya and ONLINE STAGE 2 is now open on the official website.
Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 Nagoya
Date: June 17 (Wed) – 19 (Fri), 2026, 10:00 – 17:00
Venue: Aichi Sky Expo
Pre-register today
Exhibitor Seminar:
“Latest automotive power unit technologies using high-performance Vicor power modules”
Date & Time: June 19 (Fri), 15:40 – 16:10
Venue: Exhibition Hall E, Aichi Sky Expo
Presenter: Seishi Tsukimoto, Senior Application Engineer, Vicor K.K.
This seminar introduces design approaches for compact and lightweight power units using Vicor’s high power-density, high-efficiency power solutions. Two prototype automotive DC-DC converter units jointly developed with a domestic automotive parts manufacturer — a 400V – 800V converter and a 400V – 12V converter — will be presented. The seminar will provide detailed explanations ranging from circuit configuration to mechanical structure.
Please note that the actual prototype units will only be displayed during this seminar and will not be exhibited at the booth.
Short-presentation Schedule:
“HV – 48V and 48V – 12V high-performance power solutions for automotive and mobility applications”:
- June 17 (Wed) 14:00
- June 18 (Thu) 12:00
- June 19 (Fri) 11:00
Venue: Booth No. 170 (joint booth with Mouser Electronics)
Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 ONLINE STAGE 2
Date: June 10 – July 1, 2026
Venue: Online
Online Seminar:
“Automotive system application examples enabled by Vicor high-performance power modules”
Presenter: Seishi Tsukimoto, Senior Application Engineer, Vicor K.K.
Overview: This seminar introduces automotive application examples using Vicor’s high-performance power modules, including active suspension systems, windshield de-icing systems, and cabin heating applications. It explains methods for efficiently converting high voltage to safe 48V power using Vicor’s proprietary power architecture and fixed-ratio DC-DC converters. It also addresses optimal power delivery for regenerative and pulse loads leveraging bidirectional and fast transient response characteristics.
Additionally, the seminar will introduce design approaches for realizing compact, high power-density automotive power systems that include high-voltage, 48V, and 12V power rails.
About Vicor
Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ:VICR) is an American manufacturer of advanced 48V-centric DC-DC converter power modules with the highest power and current density, enabling breakthrough power delivery network performance and a competitive advantage for our customers power systems. Vicor combines innovative topologies, control systems, components and packaging into modular solutions that drive advancements in data centers, automation, robotics, mobility, test equipment and aerospace and defense applications. Vicor ensures supply chain resiliency via its vertically integrated ChiP™ fab and OEM IP licensing practice. www.vicorpower.com
Vicor is a registered trademark of Vicor Corporation.
About Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan
The Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc. involves members from all walks of life–from engineers to students and more–united by the common passion of automotive research, and currently consists of more than 50,000 individual members and over 500 corporate members.
The JSAE is constantly endeavoring to encourage productive exchange between members, as well as research presentations, workshops providing a forum for exchange between foreign and domestic technicians, symposia, international conferences, exhibitions, tours, issuance of various publications, creation and spread of standards, JSAE engineering awards, and the further training of engineers and researchers.