EV, Hybrids & Charging Infrastructure

Current
Microchip Partners with Nippon Chemi-Con and NetVision on First ASA-ML Camera Development Ecosystem for Japanese Automotive Market

Microchip Partners with Nippon Chemi-Con and NetVision on First ASA-ML Camera Development Ecosystem for Japanese Automotive Market

­An automotive industry transition is underway to replace proprietary camera connectivity with solutions based on the open and interoperable Automotive Serdes Alliance Motion Link (ASA-ML) standard driven by over 150 member companies worldwide. To simplify and accelerate the adoption of ASA-ML for Advanced Dr
. . . Learn More
Date:
07/02/2025
Larger and More Reliable Batteries and the Means to Charge Them

Jason Lomberg, North American Editor, PSD

­Welcome to the July issue! We’ve just passed the official start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere (sorry, Antarctica!), and with kids home from school and the weather considerably less treacherous, we hope you’re able to enjoy the outdoors, and pull yourself away from the workbench long enough for an ho
. . . Learn More
Date:
07/01/2025
A Summer Recharge

Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

­Welcome to the July edition of Power Systems Design Europe. Summer is generally the quietest time for the industry before the busy autumn season. It gives us the chance to relax and recharge ourselves and also some time to reflect on the beginning of the year. Within a comparatively short period of time, things a
. . . Learn More
Date:
07/01/2025
Emerging Electrification of Military Ground Systems

Click image to enlarge

Figure 1: BAE 155 MM M109A7 self-propelled Howitzer

­While the implementation of electric components in the military will require time and intention, emerging technology in the semiconductor industry, coupled with recent strides in the commercial automotive sector, simplify such efforts. This article will explore the various options of electrification in milita
. . . Learn More
Date:
07/01/2025
BMS Transformers in Energy Storage Systems

Click image to enlarge

Figure 1: Method for storing electrical energy in terms of storage duration and capacity

­The conversion of electric grids to renewable energies, especially wind power and photovoltaics, which are not always available, is fueling the need for larger energy storage systems. These require a sophisticated battery management system (BMS) for reliable operation. BMS transformers can be used to insulate th
. . . Learn More
Date:
07/01/2025
EV Charging Levels from Residential  to Commercial

Click image to enlarge

Figure 1: Residential EV charger

­At the center of our societal-wide EV transformation lies an intricate network of chargers, a critical infrastructure that defines the usability and practicality of EVs. To increase the adoption of EVs, understanding the types and nuances of chargers is important. Electric vehicle chargers come in diverse forms, ranging from
. . . Learn More
Date:
07/01/2025
Automotive Functional Safety and ISO 26262

Click image to enlarge

Figure 1: Off-battery dual-output buck preregulator with output voltage-monitor ICs

­Any influential technology emanates a set of risks, which can be especially serious in automotive safety-related systems. The purpose of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 26262 series of standards, Road vehicles – Functional safety, is to mitigate risks in road vehicles by providing gu
. . . Learn More
Date:
07/01/2025
DC/DC Converters Bring Fuel Cell Solutions to Life

Click image to enlarge

Figure 1: Electrolysis Cell vs Fuel Cell Schematic

­Fuel cells are electrochemical devices that convert the chemical energy from a gaseous fuel, often hydrogen, directly into electrical energy. This process occurs in a reaction chamber, or "cell" (Figure 1). When hydrogen serves as the fuel, the process resembles electrolysis in reverse. In electrolysis, el
. . . Learn More
Date:
07/01/2025