Overview of Motor Control in Electric Vehicles
WEBApr 20, 2023 · The Motor Control Unit (MCU) is an electronic module that interfaces between the batteries (DC power sources) and the motor (AC or BLDC). Its main task is to control the EV’s speed and acceleration based on throttle input. The main activities performed by an MCU are the following: Control the motor torque and speed.
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WEBSeptember 23, 2024 Gianluca Angelone. Simulation programs are useful for analysis and design for power converters and their control algorithms. Technical Articles. Power Electronic News offers the latest electronics and technology news in the industry. Featuring blogs, tech articles, webinars, magazines, events & more.
Boost Converter: Design, Circuit, Equations & More - Power …
WEBApr 20, 2018 · Boost Converter Design. In most any power supply schematic, the inputs are on the left and power flow is towards the load on the right. A boost is a little more than a backwards buck, though, so for a moment, let’s imagine that V-in and V-out in this schematic were reversed. Now, it would change D1 …
Understanding the EV Powertrain - Power Electronics News
WEBApr 13, 2023 · A typical EV powertrain consists of a battery pack, inverters for power transfer and electric motor (s) through a final reduction drive. For hybrid vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles, there are additional components in the powertrain, like an ICE, dedicated transmission and exhaust system. The main components of an EV powertrain are:
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WEB5 days ago · Combining DC and switching losses in GaN transistors provides accelerated Power Cycling testing. September 30, 2024 Filippo Di Giovanni. In a paper presented at PCIM Nuremberg in June 20241, the authors propose a novel technique to enhance the heating power and thus shorten the heating time, through the inclusion of …
Silicon Carbide (SiC): 10 Things to Know - Power Electronics News
WEBMar 17, 2021 · Silicon carbide (SiC), a semiconductor compound consisting of silicon (Si) and carbon (C), belongs to the wide bandgap (WBG) family of materials. Its physical bond is very strong, giving the semiconductor a high mechanical, chemical and thermal stability. The wide band gap and high thermal stability allow SiC devices to be used at junction ...
Power Supply Design Notes: Switch-Mode Fundamentals
WEBAug 16, 2020 · Switching power supplies achieve high efficiency values, typically between 65% and 95%. The main disadvantages lie in the design complexity and in the presence of switching noise, the elimination of which is mandatory in several applications. Switching power supplies are controlled by an external pulse-width–modulation (PWM) signal that ...
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WEB2 days ago · STMicroelectronics announces three-phase motor driver with integrated 500V power stage and a ready-to-use evaluation board. September 20, 2024 Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio. The integration of gate driver, power MOSFETs, bootstrap diodes, and fast-acting protection in one package saves 70% of board space. News.
SiC Technology: Challenges and Future Perspectives
WEBOct 12, 2021 · Silicon carbide (SiC), a semiconductor material composed of silicon and carbon, is used to manufacture power devices for high-voltage applications, such as electric vehicles (EVs), power supplies, motor control circuits, and inverters. SiC offers several advantages over conventional silicon-based power …
Inrush Current: Causes, Limiters and Protection Circuits
WEBAug 30, 2018 · During power-on, a high inrush current can occur because the power supply’s link capacitor functions to dampen ripples in the output current. This capacitor acts like a short, causing an inrush of current. The inrush lasts until the capacitor is charged. Length of the inrush current depends upon the power supply and link capacitor.