Benefits to Automotive Drivetrain Systems
Microstaq 6-Speed electro-hydraulic SHV vs standard electro-hydraulic block
The Microstaq Silicon Hydraulic Valve (SHV) can lead to fuel efficiency gains of 1- 4% depending on the vehicle design
The fuel efficiency gains are derived from 3 factors:
- Weight reduction
- Improved overall transmission system control
- Lower power required to actuate the SHV vs. a conventional solenoid
The inherent features of the Microstaq MEMS valve provides a robust platform to help address the challenge of fuel efficiency improvements, such as
- Miniature size
- Light weight
- Configuration and packaging flexibility
- Platform to integrate sensors and control electronics
The SHV platform also allows the designer to optimize space and reduce the design complexity
- Reduction in hydraulic flow paths and routing complexity
- Solenoids are inductive loads and are more complex to control (voltage spikes and EMI)
- The SHV is a resistive load and simplifies the electronics (no EMI no voltage spikes)
