Sponsored by DOW Dow Silicones Help Optimize Reliability and Accuracy of ADAS Sensors Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are designed to increase vehicle safety and support autonomous driving by acting as extra sets of eyes. These sophisticated electronics help drivers spot obstacles and risks, maneuver and park more easily, take action to avoid or mitigate… Read more »
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Using thick-film materials in EV heating applications
Sponsored by Heraeus Electronics Thick film technology is well established in the automotive industry for high reliability circuitry, challenging sensor applications, and robust passive component needs. With the evolution of electric vehicle (EV) and battery management systems (BMS), the needs for thick film materials are expanding once again. Electronic content per vehicle is doubling and… Read more »
Ultra-high purity lithium salt, LiFSI, facilitates high performance in advanced battery technology
Sponsored by Arkema The lithium-ion battery market is demanding higher energy density, extended lifetime, and improved power performance. Arkema’s Battery Solutions address many of these demands. Advances in electrode materials are addressing energy density, while new electrolyte systems can significantly improve lifetime and power performance. LiFSI, in particular, is a good candidate to replace LiPF6,… Read more »
A closer look at AVL’s Hummingbird high-speed E-axle
Sponsored by AVL State of the art development for modern electric drives. By Wayne Petzke, Chief Engineer – Transmission, AVL Fully electric vehicles (EVs) are here to stay, but this does not come without challenges. EVs will be judged against their combustion engine counterparts for at least the next decade. Discussions with supporters and naysayers of… Read more »
Protecting critical onboard charging circuits in next-generation EVs
Sponsored by Littelfuse Incorporating robust circuit protection in electric vehicles ensures reliability and safety By Jim Colby, Littelfuse, Inc. Designing circuits for the next generation of automotive innovations is extremely challenging. New vehicle designs incorporate a plethora of complex microprocessor circuitry as well as the latest in EV onboard charging technologies. To ensure today’s new… Read more »
Moving to higher voltages in EVs: The implications on capacitor selection
Sponsored by Knowles Precision Devices EV manufacturers are beginning to redesign their vehicles to make the switch from the 400 V battery systems widely used today to 800 V battery systems. Just like engineers faced challenges when moving from the standard 12 V batteries used in combustion vehicles to the higher voltage battery systems used in… Read more »
Today’s Webinar: Simplified EV battery and fuel cell testing with regenerative DC loads
Simplified, cost-effective testing of EV batteries and fuel cells with regenerative DC electronic loads, and bidirectional DC power supplies that incorporate them, can return up to 96% of the energy absorbed by the load to the power grid. This energy-conscious approach to test saves utility costs and HVAC costs, reduces cooling fan size and noise,… Read more »
Learn the advantages of various resin impregnation methods for electric motors
Sponsored by Viscotec A new whitepaper details the advantages of the various resin impregnation methods and automation solutions for electric motors, including a look at dipping, vacuum potting, and trickling. The quality of the insulation in electric drives determines, among other things, the durability and efficiency of the motor. Trickling in particular—with the right dispensing… Read more »
Raising the bar in EVSE infrastructure
Sponsored by Starline Track Busway Automakers have taken bold steps forward in the development of rapid and robust electric vehicle offerings. Those efforts have not gone unnoticed. The combination of more competitively priced electric car models and improvements in battery technology have provided peace of mind for consumers looking to travel 200 miles on a… Read more »
Global trends in EV charging standards
Sponsored by Keysight Technologies Are you interested in learning to test worldwide EV charging standards more efficiently? This application note will show you how to speed up your development cycle and show you how to emulate different worldwide charging standards effectively with minimal equipment. Read about creating typical charging use cases including man-in-the-middle test, EV… Read more »
