Latest Electric Vehicles Technical Articles

Explore why high-voltage gate drivers in electric vehicles fail and mitigation strategies for more reliable performance…

Explore why high-voltage gate drivers in electric vehicles fail and mitigation strategies for more reliable performance and longevity.

This article explores how load profile distortion from high-voltage EV charging impacts the power grid and presents…

This article explores how load profile distortion from high-voltage EV charging impacts the power grid and presents solutions to the challenges it…

As the era of the internal combustion engine fades and electric motors pick up steam, the auto industry looks to the…

As the era of the internal combustion engine fades and electric motors pick up steam, the auto industry looks to the semiconductor industry for the…

This article introduces the proof of concept for a new eFuse system, which achieves a short-circuit detection response…

This article introduces the proof of concept for a new eFuse system, which achieves a short-circuit detection response time of below 160 ns under…

The article discusses the importance of reliable power semiconductors in electric vehicles and explains how engineers can…

The article discusses the importance of reliable power semiconductors in electric vehicles and explains how engineers can design and test these…

Technologies like top-side cooling can help designers achieve high thermal performance and reduce assembly expenses in…

Technologies like top-side cooling can help designers achieve high thermal performance and reduce assembly expenses in electric vehicles.

The battery lifecycle is constrained by power conversion technology limitations, but fixed-ratio converter technology…

The battery lifecycle is constrained by power conversion technology limitations, but fixed-ratio converter technology could change that.

Traction inverter function is pivotal to electric vehicles. This article examines the inner workings in terms of…

Traction inverter function is pivotal to electric vehicles. This article examines the inner workings in terms of efficiency, safety, protection,…

Vicor discusses high-density, high-performance DC-DC power modules, where they are used, and their advantages over…

Vicor discusses high-density, high-performance DC-DC power modules, where they are used, and their advantages over discrete solutions. 

Electrification has become a major factor in the transport sector because it is one of the main contributors to…

Electrification has become a major factor in the transport sector because it is one of the main contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. As…

Designing stepper motor drives requires careful consideration of several key factors. This article will help you navigate…

Designing stepper motor drives requires careful consideration of several key factors. This article will help you navigate these considerations and…

The article examines pulse width modulation and sinusoidal control methods in stepper motors.

The article examines pulse width modulation and sinusoidal control methods in stepper motors.

The main difference between wireless charging of a mobile phone and an electric vehicle is the power levels used. What…

The main difference between wireless charging of a mobile phone and an electric vehicle is the power levels used. What challenges do high-power EV…

Electric vehicle design is a complex concept. Here's a look at the heart of every EV: the battery.

Electric vehicle design is a complex concept. Here's a look at the heart of every EV: the battery.

Powering industrial e-mobility across land, sky, water, and rail. Following closely behind the adoption of electric…

Powering industrial e-mobility across land, sky, water, and rail. Following closely behind the adoption of electric vehicles, new transportation…

Freight transportation, off-road and industrial vehicles, marine applications, and aviation contribute more than 55% of…

Freight transportation, off-road and industrial vehicles, marine applications, and aviation contribute more than 55% of the total greenhouse gas…

If your power inverter measurements show an efficiency of more than 100%, or the measured values sound too good to be…

If your power inverter measurements show an efficiency of more than 100%, or the measured values sound too good to be true, it could mean you found…

Here are four reasons integrated current sensors should be considered where accurate control, efficiency, and protection…

Here are four reasons integrated current sensors should be considered where accurate control, efficiency, and protection are essential.

In this article, we deep-dive into modular design evaluation, how the modular design concept works, and how to reap its benefits.

In this article, we deep-dive into modular design evaluation, how the modular design concept works, and how to reap its benefits.