Get the basics on the SENT bus, which transmits sensor data to ECUs and other vehicle processors, one nibble at a time. How do you test the automotive SENT protocol? Test & Measurement Tips describes how to test the data bus. The Single Edge … [Read more...]
EV test and quality provider chosen to accelerate delivery of fast, reliable charging stations
Averna announced a key collaboration with FLO. FLO is a leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging company and a smart charging solutions provider. They are developing advanced solutions to improve the EV charging … [Read more...]
FAQ on AEC-Q100 Automotive IC Reliability Standard, Part 1
To ensure that the myriad electronic systems in today’s cars do not fail prematurely, the AEC-Q100 standard for active components defines stringent tests across all aspects of performance. In just a few decades, the automobile has gone from a … [Read more...]
Breakout module measures EV AC charging voltage and current
The HV Breakout Module 3.1 OBC from CSM provides access to AC mains cables for measuring single-phase to three-phase current, voltage, and power. EVs need many electrical measurements and so do charging stations. Getting access to AC mains or … [Read more...]
Battery testing: critical to the rise of electric vehicles
When designing a battery into an EV, you must perform rigorous testing to understand a battery’s performance. Electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for 13% of global vehicle sales in 2022 and are forecasted to reach 30% of global vehicle sales by … [Read more...]
Testing batteries for an evolving world
Battery testing enables vehicle manufacturers, owners, and researchers to make informed decisions, optimize vehicle performance, and enhance overall user experience. Demand for electric vehicles is amping up. Every one of these vehicles needs … [Read more...]
EV battery tests involve lots of power
In a video, EE World spoke with a power-supply applications engineer about why RV batteries use such high voltages and how to test them. Batteries are perhaps the most expensive component of an electric vehicle. Typically producing 800 V to 900 V, … [Read more...]
How is functional safety defined & implemented for batteries in EVs and BESS?
Li-ion batteries can store large amounts of energy, and they can support high rates of power delivery. They are the preferred energy storage technology for EVs and large battery energy storage systems (BESS). But if not properly managed, they can … [Read more...]
Battery test system boosts safety, performance of electric vehicles
A new Battery Test System (BTS) for electric vehicle (EV) testing is designed to help tier-one suppliers and automakers adapt to the complexity and scale of EV battery testing through enhanced customization, automation, and connection of data across … [Read more...]