Pionix GmbH, the pioneer in open-source EV charging software and Lumissil, the semiconductor professionals for analog and mixed signals, deepened their collaboration in the further development and distribution of ChargeBridge, a high-performance hardware solution powered by Lumissil Microsystems’ advanced chip technology. By combining Pionix’s software expertise with Lumissil’s reliable silicon, the partnership enables EV charger manufacturers to significantly accelerate development cycles and ensure seamless interoperability across the global charging ecosystem.
ChargeBridge: A Pionix Product Built on Lumissil Excellence
ChargeBridge is a pre-certified, plug-and-play System-on-Module (SoM) that simplifies the integration of charging systems by decoupling hardware and software. While the high-level communication and system integration are handled by the EVerest system running on the Linux-based CPU board, the core charging logic, all low-level communication and safety-critical functions are managed by the microcontroller within the ChargeBridge module, ensuring both flexibility and security.
Pionix selected Lumissil as its strategic hardware partner not only for their high-performance silicon but for their exceptional technical support. Lumissil’s hands-on approach and uncomplicated assistance during the integration phase were instrumental in optimizing the ChargeBridge hardware for rapid mass-market deployment.
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The Bigger Picture: Transforming an Industry
Software-defined charging represents a paradigm shift for the EV charging sector. By empowering manufacturers to innovate faster, reduce costs, and enhance user experiences, solutions like ChargeBridge are helping build the infrastructure needed for widespread EV adoption.
Using ChargeBridge and EVerest together enables the Charger Manufacturers to decouple Software and Hardware and build real software defined Chargers. That means by exchanging the ChargeBridge Module and the Charging Cable, the Charger can change from CCS1/2 to MCS, CHAdeMO, ChaoJi or GB/T Charger.
“Time-to-market and interoperability are the two biggest hurdles in the EV industry today,” said Marco Möller, CEO of Pionix. “With ChargeBridge, we provide a turnkey solution that solves both. Lumissil has been a fantastic partner, providing the reliable chip technology and the agile support we need to help our customers scale faster than ever before.”
SOURCE: GlobeNewswire
