Diodes Incorporated has introduced the AL8859Q, an automotive-compliant multi-phase SPI boost controller designed for headlight control units used in modern vehicles, including electric vehicle (EV) platforms. The device functions as a … [Read more...]
How are impedance mismatches at connector interfaces handled in mixed-voltage EV architectures?
In electric vehicle (EV) architectures, high-voltage (HV) traction systems coexist with low-voltage (LV) high-speed data networks, such as Automotive Ethernet. This configuration creates a complex electromagnetic environment in which impedance … [Read more...]
How 800 V+ architectures impact EV connector and contactor requirements
Electric vehicle (EV) architectures operating at 800 V and above deliver measurable efficiency gains by reducing current for a given power level. Because resistive losses scale with the square of current, lower current reduces conduction losses … [Read more...]
Integrated MCU and relay driver board for EV body electronics
MIKROE has introduced the SmartMCD TB9M001FTG motor control development board for automotive body electronics applications. The platform is designed for evaluation and prototyping of brushed dc motor control and high-current load management systems … [Read more...]
NoMIS releases MV SiC MOSFETs for heavy-duty EVs
NoMIS Power Corporation announced the commercial release of two medium-voltage silicon carbide power MOSFETs: the NoMIS N3PT035MP330K (3.3 kV, 35 mΩ, 88 A) and the NoMIS N3PT100MP170K (1.7 kV, 100 mΩ, 24 A). Both devices are available for sampling in … [Read more...]
ROHM integrates TSMC GaN process to strengthen EV and power applications
ROHM announced it will integrate its GaN power device development and manufacturing technologies with process technology licensed from TSMC to establish an end-to-end production system within the ROHM Group. The move is intended to strengthen supply … [Read more...]
Thermally conductive insulating pads support EV battery and inverter designs
Parker Chomerics has introduced the CHO-THERM HV Series, a family of thermally conductive, electrically insulating interface pads designed for high-voltage electronic systems. The materials offer thermal conductivity values ranging from 1.1 to … [Read more...]
New automotive ideal diode controller for BMS and power systems
Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH has introduced the TPD7110F, an automotive-qualified ideal diode controller designed for power path protection and redundant power configurations in vehicle systems, including battery management systems (BMS), body … [Read more...]
Researchers evaluate pyrochlore oxides for EV MLCC and dc-link capacitors
Researchers have reviewed advances in pyrochlore oxides as next-generation dielectric materials with potential applications in electric vehicle (EV) power electronics and high-voltage capacitor systems. Pyrochlore oxides are structurally … [Read more...]
New compact MOSFET package supports low-voltage EV power applications
ROHM has expanded its lineup of 40 and 60 V automotive-grade MOSFETs with the introduction of devices in a new HPLF5060 package (4.9 × 6.0mm). The devices are intended for low-voltage automotive applications, including electric vehicle (EV) … [Read more...]
New research hub to support EV electrical architecture
Arrow Electronics has launched a research hub focused on next-generation vehicle electrical and electronic (E/E) architecture to support evolving electric vehicle (EV) platform design. Modern EVs rely on increasingly centralized computing structures … [Read more...]
How higher battery voltages are reshaping EV power electronics design
Electric vehicle (EV) systems operating at 600 to 1000 Volts (V) and beyond are delivering significant efficiency gains through reduced current while introducing additional technical constraints. As shown in Figure 1, higher battery voltages continue … [Read more...]
New automotive-grade power inductors for EV and electronics applications
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced four new power inductors designed for automotive and electronic systems, including dc/dc converters and electronic subsystems used in electric vehicles (EVs). The new devices are offered in 2.0 × 1.6 × 1.2 mm … [Read more...]
How do winding architectures impact transformer leakage inductance and parasitic capacitance?
Editor's note: Many of the transformer winding architectures discussed in this article are increasingly deployed in electric-vehicle (EV) power electronics, including onboard chargers, isolated dc-dc converters, and gate-drive power supplies. As EV … [Read more...]
New high-speed FAKRA-Mini interconnect for compact vehicle architectures
Heilind Electronics has added the Molex High-Speed FAKRA-Mini (HFM) Interconnect System to its automotive connectivity portfolio, supporting modern vehicle electronics, including electric vehicle (EV) platforms. Compact, high-bandwidth interconnects … [Read more...]
What engineering requirements shape EV high-voltage connectors and contactors?
High-voltage electric vehicle (EV) connectors and contactors must comply with a wide range of electrical, thermal, mechanical, and safety requirements. Engineers select these components for current capacity and switching performance, then refine … [Read more...]