Embedded system developers need a solution that delivers top-notch performance, precise real-time control, and a versatile suite of development tools to enhance and streamline development. Microchip’s dsPIC33A DSCs are meticulously crafted to cater to these demands and enable you to achieve the following key design objectives: Enhanced Energy Efficiency for
Magna’s new 800V eDrive is based on a KPI-driven generation approach and can be applied as a highly efficient primary or complementary drive with optional eDecoupling to battery electric vehicles from the C, D, and E segments. Designed as a drop-in solution, the eDrive generation incorporates several new advanced technologies
The West is quickly scaling up battery manufacturing, with many startups and gigafactories breaking ground in 2024 to fill electric vehicle demand. Pulling it off will require matching China’s dominance in cell density, high throughput, and rapid time-to-market while improving traceability and output. With the advent of AI and industrial
Addressing range anxiety generally results in larger battery capacity. Along with the larger battery, there is a desire for faster charge times. This has been driving a trend toward increasing On Board Charger (OBC) power. While 6.6kW units were common in the past, the expectation is that 11kW and 22kW
Volvo Cars has partnered with and invested in Breathe Battery Technologies and will be the first carmaker with access to its patented algorithm-enabled charging software for its next-generation electric vehicles. Volvo says that by integrating the technology, it will enable up to 30% faster charging rates from 10 to 80
Not only do the gears and bearings have a major influence on sound radiation, but also electric motors. Electromagnetic excitations are conducted into the housing via the stator teeth and radiated at the surface in the form of sound. In a multi-body simulation, these excitations are usually introduced into the
Efficiency is one of the key parameters for battery electric vehicles since higher efficiency translates toincreased range for the vehicles, reduced weight, and cost due to the reduction of batteries inthe vehicle. The gate driver used to drive the power module is a critical component of the traction inverter, and
Download this paper from Elaphe to learn about the implications of functional safety when using an in-wheel distributed drive architecture:
With the dramatic growth anticipated in the electric vehicle industry, manufacturers and component suppliers alike are vying for position in performance, range, cost efficiency, durability and reliability. Thermal potting materials, while often unseen, play an important role in heat management – a significant factor in achieving these objectives. As such,
Engineers who design and test electronics require high-fidelity engineering simulation toinvestigate heat and fluid flow in order to develop the best thermal management strategies.Access to physics-based solvers in the cloud can enable teams to quickly assess performanceand accelerate design iterations by leveraging the power of cloud computing. Thiswhitepaper highlights the
For powerful electric motors – above all for cars and other forms of electric mobility – the production of stators with copper wires with a rectangular cross-section, so-called hairpins, has become prevalent. Laser technology has shown itself to be a productive method with high-quality results for two production steps of
As electric propulsion continues to gain market share, it is vital to maintain this momentum by refining technologies in preparation for the next generation of electric drives. Major components such as batteries, inverters and electric motors must become more compact while offering improved safety and efficiency. This paper explores the
In the summers of 2021 & 2022, Highland Electric Fleets & BorgWarner used vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology to discharge 10+ MWh hours to the Massachusetts grid over 158 hours — the first time battery storage from electric school buses (ESBs) was used in a commercial V2G program in the United States.
The importance of effective motor and motor circuit protection cannot be over-emphasized. Motors are consistently the largest single cause of industrial and commercial fires, and in today’s highly automated commercial and industrial facilities, the failure of even one relatively minor motor may shut down an entire installation. As a result,
Knowing the State of Health (SoH) and safety status of lithium-ion batteries is fundamental for managing electric vehicle safety, maintenance, and battery warranty. Yet, keeping a battery system safe and reliable is not as easy as just operating the battery within specified thresholds. It needs far more advanced solutions to
Failure analysis is the process of collecting and analyzing data to identify the root cause of a failure. The findings from a failure analysis are often used to determine corrective actions such as preventing the failure of similar products, improving the design of future products, or to address liability claims.
The ongoing global energy transition, driven by the dual imperatives of environmental sustainability and economic efficiency, has catalyzed the rise of two essential fields: electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems (ESS). At the heart of these innovative technologies lies an essential component — the battery system. Its performance, efficiency,
Pressure-sensitive adhesives offer several advantages for EV pack design including thermal runaway prevention, more design freedom, lower tooling costs, and longer shelf life. Download this whitepaper to learn how they work, how they solve battery design challenges, and the variety of battery applications they can be used for.
Many of the tests required to verify battery management systems (BMS) are too dangerous to conduct in real life as the conditions could result in fire, explosion, or damaging the unit under test. In this white paper, we explore the importance of BMS simulation and specifically how hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) offers
