Vicor's lightweight modular power system design solutions are being used to build the world's fastest electric motorcycles and are recognized as a cost-effective solution.

Vicor announced that the Vicor DCM4623 DC-DC converter is being used as a component to power the 12V electronic control unit, lighting system, instrument panel, and sensors of Lightning Motorcycles.

Lightning's electric motorcycle holds the world record for the fastest ground speed, reaching over 215 miles per hour, and can travel over 100 miles on a single charge at a speed of 70 miles per hour.

In addition, it can be charged to 80% in 10 minutes and can travel more than 170 miles on a single charge.


Consequently, as Lightning's motorcycle models became more precise, they faced a situation where the power requirements for the onboard electronic devices increased while the weight had to be reduced.

Lightning has introduced Vicor DCM power modules across its entire product line, and these modules power 12V electronic control units, lighting systems, dash instruments, and sensors.

Outstanding reliability, low noise, power density, and excellent heat management contributed to Lightning's decision to choose Vicor products.

Lightning is a component that supplies power to 12V electronic control units, lighting systems, instrument panels, and sensors, the Vicor DCM4623 DC-I am using a DC converter.

The converter is recognized as a high-power-density, lightweight, and cost-effective solution.

Initially, there was a problem in that it was difficult to safely and stably connect the battery to the DCM when handling very high transient voltage stages (V/μs).

Because noise can damage DC-DC converters and other electronic devices, difficulties were encountered even when connecting batteries to load devices such as actuators and motors using mechanical relays.

To address these issues, Vicor integrated a 'pre-charge' circuit and an input filter to ensure the system operates reliably in both enabled and disabled states. Vicor provides tailored support as Lightning's power system design requirements evolve.