The battery management system monitors and controls the battery’s state of health and charge, with safeguards to protect the batteries from damage.
The charging station supplies electric energy for the charging of plug-in electric/hybrid vehicles.
The on board charger serves as the main charger of the vehicle, allowing energy to flow from the electricity source into the car’s battery.
The inverter is key in regulating energy transmission for the electric motor. Inverter efficiency is crucial for EV range.
INVERTER
Using silicon carbide instead of silicon reduces inverter weight/size, and increases efficiency, resulting in faster charge times and cost savings of up to $2k/car (GSe).
The motor control unit is the controls the main battery switch, critical for safe operation and efficiency of the motor. It collects real time data from sensors to control torque requested by the powertrain in a Hybrid/EV.
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BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
INVERTER
BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
INVERTER
MOTOR
CONTROL
UNIT
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A key component in the motor control unit are Auto grade MCUs which run embedded software. Suppliers include STMicro, Infineon, and ON Semi.
Charging infrastructure is an important factor to help drive EV uptake. Over time we believe Silicon Carbide based power semis will be used to regulate electrical flow.
A key component in the motor control unit are Auto grade MCUs which run embedded software. Suppliers include STMicro, Infineon, and ON Semi.
A key component in the motor control unit are Auto grade MCUs which run embedded software. Suppliers include STMicro, Infineon, and ON Semi.
Silicon-based IGBTs are the key components used in the main inverter today, but we believe Silicon Carbide MOSFETs will continue to proliferate to enable better efficiency, range, and cost for electric vehicles.
Key manufacturers of these include Infineon, STMicro, ON Semi, and Cree.
Silicon-based IGBTs are the key components used in the main inverter today, but we believe Silicon Carbide MOSFETs will continue to proliferate to enable better efficiency, range, and cost for electric vehicles.
Key manufacturers of these include Infineon, STMicro, ON Semi, and Cree.
Auto grade MCUs are the key component in BMS, with suppliers including STMicro, Infineon, and Rohm.
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A key component in the motor control unit are Auto grade MCUs which run embedded software. Suppliers include STMicro, Infineon, and ON Semi.
Silicon-based IGBTs are the key components used in the main inverter today, but we believe Silicon Carbide MOSFETs will continue to proliferate to enable better efficiency, range, and cost for electric vehicles.
Key manufacturers of these include Infineon, STMicro, ON Semi, and Cree.
BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
ON
BOARD
CHARGER
A key component in the onboard charger is the Silicon Carbide power semi, which can help improve EV charging times.
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Auto grade MCUs are the key component in BMS, with suppliers including STMicro, Infineon, and Rohm.