On-board charger design’s call for purpose-built MCUs
An MCU tailored for OBCs eliminates the need for external DSP/DSCs and includes peripherals capable of high-speed switching and diagnostics.
STMicroelectronics Stellar P6 MCUs targeted at next-gen EV platforms
STMicroelectronics has unveiled new MCUs targeting the coming electrified drivetrains and domain-oriented, over-the-air updateable systems that are the foundation of…
Semiconductors and software lead the way to sustainability
Electrification with semiconductors is the key technology enabler to accelerate to a net zero future.
Renesas launches new-gen Si IGBTs for EV inverters
Renesas' AE5-generation IGBTs, to be mass produced starting in the first half of 2023, are aimed at next-generation electric vehicle…
Renesas complex device driver software eases development of BMS for EVs
Renesas' AUTOSAR-compliant complex device driver software module complements its battery manager IC to enable ASIL D-Compliant designs.
TI’s solid-state relays tout industry-leading reliability
TI's new portfolio of solid-state relays can help make EVs safer while reducing solution size up to 90% and cost…
The EV race to market
Three rapidly advancing technologies are driving this collective race towards zero-emission e-mobility: WBG devices, more power-dense batteries, and faster charging…
How active short circuit bolsters protection in 48-V MHEVs
Electric motors such as starter-generators are at the heart of the mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs) to boost the low-speed…
How to build a fast, flexible EV charging network
In the EV future, semiconductor-based designs will enable grid operators flexibility and speed to better manage energy distribution.
A primer on EV battery management systems
Here is a brief tutorial on battery management system, how charge balancing works in it, and what's required for its…