Fundamentals of Automotive Engagement Hub

Processing the advantages of zone architecture

[Blog]

Learn why zonal architectures are becoming more prevalent to organize ECUs throughout the vehicle resulting in simplified networking and power architecture.

Driving High-Voltage Contactors in EV and HEVs

[WHITE PAPER]

This article gives a general introduction of the high-voltage contactors in EV and HEVs, and presents several approaches on how to drive the high-voltage contactors.

Functional Safety-Relevant Wireless Communication in Automotive Battery Management Systems

[WHITE PAPER]

This paper explores the unique functional safety challenges encountered when designing a wireless battery management system.

Revolutionizing automotive battery management with TI wireless BMS

[Video]

In this on-demand webinar learn how TI’s wireless BMS solution can increase the reliability and range of EVs by replacing heavy cabling with a proprietary wireless protocol.

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How to optimize a motor driver design for 48-V mild hybrid electric vehicles

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

Learn how to achieve small system size and high-power motor driving in 48-V MHEV systems requiring functional safety support up to ASIL D.

Conserve battery power in HEV/EVs with automatic host reverse wakeup

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

Learn how a new automatic host reverse wake-up technology can enable the host MCU in battery management system in HEV/EV to be off when the car is parked and turned off to conserve the 12-v battery.

Functional Safety Considerations in Battery Management for Vehicle Electrification

[PDF] Whitepaper

This paper examines battery monitor considerations to help you meet ISO 26262 functional safety standard in electric vehicles.

Improve wireless battery management with the industry’s best network availability

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

Discover why network availability is critical for wireless battery management systems in electric vehicles.

A High-Performance, Combo Box Powertrain Solution: The Key to EV Adoption

[PDF] Whitepaper

This paper examines the benefits of using an integrated powertrain solution to speed adoption of electric vehicles through power electronics.

Wired vs. Wireless Communications in EV Battery Management

[PDF] Whitepaper

This paper explores the increased importance of battery management systems in electric vehicles and examines the benefits and challenges of both wired and wireless battery management systems.

Simplify automotive body motor controller designs

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

Automotive body motors enhance comfort and convenience for vehicle occupants and make car rides more enjoyable. With analog integration, TI provides products…

How to design an automotive transient and overcurrent protection filter

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

Designing these power architectures requires the implementation of power conditioning and protection to ensure system functionality across different transient events.

Powering levels of autonomy: a guide to DC/DC solutions

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

Most of today’s automotive vehicles use some level of autonomy. For design engineers, that means that each level comes with its own power-supply challenges and requirements.

How to choose a power supply for an automotive camera module

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

Explore three strategies to power your automotive camera module: fully discrete, fully integrated and partially integrated.

Replace 3-phase bridge drivers in AC compressor modules

[Blog]

Read about the benefits of using half-bridge gate drivers vs. 3-phase gate drivers in a high-voltage AC compressor module. This (E2E) forum post explains how the UCC27712-Q1 half-bridge gate driver…
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Using current mode PWM controllers in a high-voltage economizer

[Blog]

Learn how to use current mode PWM controllers and LED drivers in a high- voltage contractor economizer. In order to connect a high-voltage electric battery in HEV/EVs to the loads, the battery power lines…
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Navigate your HVAC system’s move to HEV/EVs with ease

[PDF] Whitepaper

Learn how to design your HVAC system without an internal combustion engine. This white paper explains the redesign of the HVAC system when transitioning to 48-V, 400-V and 800-V vehicles.

How vehicle electrification is evolving voltage board nets

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

Learn how vehicle electrification is evolving voltage board nets. HEV/EV designers have more ways to add electrification to run power-hungry applications.

Driving vehicle electrification forward

[Video]

Consumers are demanding it. Regulations are requiring it. Electrification is transforming the automotive industry and expectations for engineers
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DC diagnostics in automotive audio applications

[Video]

This video training provides an overview of DC diagnostics in automotive audio amplifiers. Learn when to run diagnostics for automotive applications, such as eCall.

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How an automotive ADC can help designers achieve functional safety in ADAS

[Blog]

Before a fully autonomous self-driving car hits public roadways, it must progress through six different levels of automation. Every jump in automation level requires substantial advanced…

Exploring evolving trends in automotive cluster audio design

[Blog]

Cluster audio does not get the attention that a vehicle’s central head unit audio gets. Advances in low-power audio technology are enabling new trends in cluster systems, however.

The changing automotive lighting landscape

[ARTICLE]

Read how lighting systems throughout vehicles are implementing new and exciting functions to provide advanced and even personalized lighting from end-ro-end.

The building blocks of automotive body electronics

[PDF] Whitepaper

Learn how body electronics innovations are making vehicles more comfortable and convenient for drivers and passengers.