High-voltage electrical architectures are reshaping how electric vehicles (EVs) distribute power, manage safety boundaries, and integrate increasingly dense electrical systems. As voltage levels rise, design teams must balance creepage and … [Read more...]
New GaN platform targets 800-V EV powertrains and ultra-fast charging infrastructure
Power Integrations, a provider of high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, announced how its advanced PowiGaN technology is set for advanced electric vehicle (EV) and charging systems. While previously highlighted for … [Read more...]
AEC-Q200 high-voltage cartridge fuses ensure EV power protection
Littelfuse, Inc., an industrial technology manufacturing company, announced the release of the 828 and 827 Series High-voltage Cartridge Fuses. Designed to meet the unique needs of electric vehicle (EV) systems, these fuses are the first … [Read more...]
How voltage impacts EV efficiency, performance, and cost
As electric vehicle (EV) platforms evolve toward longer ranges, faster charging, and higher performance, the voltage strategy has become a defining factor in powertrain architecture. Inverter systems are no longer just electrical components; they're … [Read more...]
How is temperature, voltage, current, and EMI managed in EVs?
Monitoring and controlling temperature, voltage, current, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) help ensure the efficiency and safety of key electric vehicle (EV) components. This article explores how embedded EV sensors accurately measure … [Read more...]
EVpack-fuse line-up ensures dc over-current protection
Mersen’s dc Over-Current Protection (O.C.P.) portfolio was specifically developed to address onboard electric and hybrid vehicle applications. The EVpack-fuse line-up is part of this portfolio, offering reliable clearing of dc fault currents in … [Read more...]
Relays designed for higher reliability in isolated high-voltage environments
Building on more than two decades of experience developing new isolation manufacturing technologies and integrated circuits (ICs) for high-voltage systems, Texas Instruments introduced new portfolio of solid-state relays, including … [Read more...]