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Fundamentals of

Vehicle Electrification

Welcome to Vehicle Electrification Design Center. Here you will find the products and resources you need to design highly accurate battery management systems, more efficient traction inverters, on-board chargers, and DC/DC converters with higher power density. Together we can engineer a more sustainable world of transportation.

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Improving safety in EV traction inverter systems

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

In this article, learn how electric-vehicle designers can increase the safety and reliability of traction inverter systems by monitoring the gate voltage threshold.

Traction inverters – a driving force behind vehicle electrification

[WHITE PAPER]

In this white paper traction inverter design trends and relevant semiconductor technologies and components are discussed in depth.

High-performance, high-power SiC-based traction inverter system

[VIDEO]

The 800-V, 300kW SiC-based traction inverter system solution demonstrates how the traction inverter system technology improves system efficiency by reducing the overshoot in available voltages with a high-performance…

WATCH NOW

How to maximize SiC traction inverter efficiency with real-time variable gate drive strength

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

Discover how using the isolated gate drivers with the real-time variable gate drive strength can improve efficiency by up to 2% by minimizing the SiC…

300-kW 800-V SiC-based traction inverter system reference design

[REFERENCE DESIGN]

Get to market faster and advance your EV traction inverter system with the 300kW 800-V SiC-based traction inverter reference design. Developed in a collaboration with Wolfspeed, it provides a foundation for automotive design engineers…

How a stand-alone active EMI filter IC shrinks common-mode filter size

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

Learn how new active EMI filter ICs mitigate EMI and significantly reduce HEV/EV on-board charger system size, weight and cost with 50% smaller common-mode chokes while increasing reliability.

How active EMI filter ICs mitigate common-mode emissions and increase power density

[WHITE PAPER]

This white paper frames the theoretical background and general principles of AEF circuits in terms of
sensing, injection and control techniques, with practical circuit realizations using…

Single- and three-phase active EMI filter ICs mitigate common-mode EMI, save space and reduce cost

[VIDEO]

Watch this demo to learn how stand-alone active EMI filter ICs effectively reduce size, weight and cost in single-phase and three-phase EV on-board charger systems…

WATCH NOW

Functional safety for gate drivers in traction inverter systems

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

Understand functional safety requirements for traction inverter systems and how our resources and expertise can help you streamline the design and certification process.

3 ways MCUs are addressing common design challenges of 800-V EV traction inverters

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

Read how high-performance real-time MCUs enable lower latency real-time control, help meeting functional safety requirements and decrease response time to faults to achieve higher efficiency…

How to design high-performance traction inverter systems

[WHITE PAPER]

This white paper explores key system trends, architecture, and technology to enable high-performance traction inverter systems, including isolation, high-voltage domain, and low-voltage domain technology.

Reducing power loss and thermal dissipation in SiC traction inverters

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

Drive high-power SiC MOSFETs and IGBTs with a high-performance highly configurable single-channel isolated gate driver with integrated diagnostics and protection to support functional safety goals…

How to optimize your automotive HVAC design in the growing HEV/EV market

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

HEV/EV thermal management or heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems consume the second most power in HEV/EVs (only behind powertrain systems) – directly impacting drive range. In this article, we review the design…

5 reasons EVs are here to stay

[BLOG]

Semiconductor technology is powering electric vehicles through the innovation curve, eliminating barriers to EV adoption and enabling automakers to design affordable cars that consumers love.

High-voltage solid-state relay active precharge reference design

[REFERENCE DESIGN]

This reference design introduces an innovative circuit topology to precharge large DC link capacitors for hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and electric vehicles (EV). The reference design features a system which does not require a microcontroller and can be…

How to design an intelligent battery junction box

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

Read how to design an intelligent battery junction box for advanced EV battery management systems with enhanced state-of-chrge and state-of-health accuracy,

TI Battery management system development platform

[DEMO VIDEO]

The BMS development platform showcases TI’s comprehensive BMS portfolio, including multiple devices for accurate battery monitoring and high-precision current and voltage sensing, in addition to connectivity, solid state relay…

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How innovation in battery management systems is increasing EV adoption

[WHITE PAPER]

This paper takes an in-depth look into the trends affecting BMS development,
as well as how the major subsystems work together to improve safety and accuracy.

The vehicle-to-grid vision: unleashing the power of electric vehicles

[BLOG]

Enabled by semiconductor technology, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) bidirectional charging can provide battery power to reinforce electric grids during peak demand and power your home when electricity is expensive or out

GETTING STARTED DEMO WITH WIRELESS BMS IN AUTOMOTIVE

[VIDEO]

Experience TI’s out-of-box wireless battery management system (BMS) for automotive based on the SimpleLink CC2662R-Q1 wireless MCU, the BQ79616-Q1 battery monitor and balancer and TI’s proprietary wireless BMS protocol.

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WHAT’S NEXT IN BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS? SAFER, MORE AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC VEHICLES

[APPLICATION BRIEF]

As automakers consider new EV battery chemistries, BMS with advanced semiconductor technologies are more critical than ever.

HOW TO REDUCE EMI AND SHRINK POWER-SUPPLY SIZE WITH AN INTEGRATED ACTIVE EMI FILTER

[BLOG POST]

An overview of active EMI filter (AEF) technology, and how it can be used to reduce passive EMI filter size by 50%.

7 WAYS SEMICONDUCTORS ARE ACCELERATING THE FUTURE OF AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

[BLOG POST]

As the world drives toward vehicle electrification, semiconductors enable automakers to optimize performance, accelerate development and make electric vehicles (EVs) more affordable.

ENABLING FUNCTIONALLY SAFE AND SECURE ELECTRIC AUTOMOTIVE POWERTRAINS USING C2000™ REAL-TIME MCUS

[ARTICLE]

Read about benefits of using real-time control MCUs in HEV/EV powertrain systems.

Addressing high-voltage design challenges with reliable and affordable isolation technologies

[WHITE PAPER]

This paper provides an overview of galvanic isolation, explains common isolation methods for high-voltage systems, and shows how Texas Instruments isolation integrated circuits…

Processing the advantages of zone architecture

[TECHNICAL TRAINING]

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

CARMAKERS CHARGE AHEAD WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLE POWERTRAIN INTEGRATION

[ARTICLE]

Integrating powertrain systems into a compact mechanical enclosure can lead to more affordable, more efficient electric vehicles (EVs)

TAKING CHARGE OF EV – BOTH IN THE VEHICLE AND ON THE GRID

[WHITE PAPER]

This paper explores charging stations and how they interact with onboard charger and EV BMS systems, along with various power-architecture implementations.

POWER THROUGH THE ISOLATION BARRIER: THE LANDSCAPE OF ISOLATED DC/DC BIAS POWER SUPPLIES

[WHITE PAPER]

This paper examines various isolated DC/DC bias power supplies to move signals and power across the isolation barrier.

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.

Using current mode PWM controllers in a high-voltage economizer

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

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 are routed through electronically…

DRIVING NEXT-GENERATION EV SYSTEMS WITH A DISTRIBUTED BIAS POWER SUPPLY ARCHITECTURE

[ARTICLE]

In this article read how to enable the highest power density for your isolated gate driver bias supply with the industry’s smallest and most accurate isolated DC/DC module.

USING ISOLATED COMPARATORS FOR FAULT DETECTION IN ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVES

[ADJ]

In this article explore the priority level and impact of different fault events, along with how to detect them to prevent damage to motor-drive circuits.

NAVIGATE YOUR HVAC SYSTEM’S MOVE TO HEV/EVS WITH EASE

[WHITE PAPER]

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.

WHY PRE-CHARGE CIRCUITS ARE NECESSARY IN HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEMS

[Application Brief]

Discover how Solid State Relay (SSR) solution can replace the mechanical pre-charge contactor while improving power density in high-voltage HEV/EV applications.

INCREASE GATE DRIVE VOLTAGE BY CASCODING 2 ISOLATED SWITCH DRIVERS

[Application Brief]

This application note explains the importance of selecting the proper gate drive voltage for power transistors such as Si MOSFETs, IGBTs, and SiC MOSFETs.

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BMS

How to design an intelligent battery junction box

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

Read how to design an intelligent battery junction box for advanced EV battery management systems with enhanced state-of-chrge and state-of-health accuracy,

TI Battery management system development platform

[DEMO VIDEO]

WATCH NOW

How innovation in battery management systems is increasing EV adoption

[WHITE PAPER]

This paper takes an in-depth look into the trends affecting BMS development,
as well as how the major subsystems work together to improve safety and accuracy.

GETTING STARTED DEMO WITH WIRELESS BMS IN AUTOMOTIVE

[VIDEO]

WATCH NOW

WHAT’S NEXT IN BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS? SAFER, MORE AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC VEHICLES

[APPLICATION BRIEF]

As automakers consider new EV battery chemistries, BMS with advanced semiconductor technologies are more critical than ever.

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.

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.

GAIN MILES FROM MILLIVOLTS

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

Read about maximizing driving range through enhancing SoC accuracy with current and voltage synchronization and intelligent battery junction box.

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.

WATCH NOW

FUNCTIONAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS IN BATTERY MANAGEMENT FOR VEHICLE ELECTRIFICATION

[WHITE PAPER]

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

WIRED VS. WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS IN EV BATTERY MANAGEMENT

[WHITE PAPER]

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.

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.

How to optimize your automotive HVAC design in the growing HEV/EV market

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

NAVIGATE YOUR HVAC SYSTEM’S MOVE TO HEV/EVS WITH EASE

[WHITE PAPER]

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.

LOWERING AUDIBLE NOISE IN AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS WITH TI’S DRSS TECHNOLOGY

[BLOG POST]

An overview of the common sources of audible noise in automotive electronic systems, and how it can be eliminated with the use of devices with dual random spread spectrum (DRSS).

REPLACE 3-PHASE BRIDGE DRIVERS IN AC COMPRESSOR MODULES

[BLOG POST]

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 can be effective in driving IGBTs for HEV/EVs.

How a stand-alone active EMI filter IC shrinks common-mode filter size

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

Learn how new active EMI filter ICs mitigate EMI and significantly reduce HEV/EV on-board charger system size, weight and cost with 50% smaller common-mode chokes while increasing reliability.

How active EMI filter ICs mitigate common-mode emissions and increase power density

[WHITE PAPER]

This white paper frames the theoretical background and general principles of AEF circuits in terms of
sensing, injection and control techniques, with practical circuit realizations using…

Single- and three-phase active EMI filter ICs mitigate common-mode EMI, save space and reduce cost

[VIDEO]

Watch this demo to learn how stand-alone active EMI filter ICs effectively reduce size, weight and cost in single-phase and three-phase EV on-board charger systems…

WATCH NOW

The vehicle-to-grid vision: unleashing the power of electric vehicles

[BLOG]

HOW TO REDUCE EMI AND SHRINK POWER-SUPPLY SIZE WITH AN INTEGRATED ACTIVE EMI FILTER

[BLOG POST]

An overview of active EMI filter (AEF) technology, and how it can be used to reduce passive EMI filter size by 50%.

ENABLING FUNCTIONALLY SAFE AND SECURE ELECTRIC AUTOMOTIVE POWERTRAINS USING C2000™ REAL-TIME MCUS

[ARTICLE]

Read about benefits of using real-time control MCUs in HEV/EV powertrain systems.

TAKING CHARGE OF EV – BOTH IN THE VEHICLE AND ON THE GRID

[WHITE PAPER]

This paper explores charging stations and how they interact with onboard charger and EV BMS systems, along with various power-architecture implementations.

ACHIEVING HIGH EFFICIENCY AND ENABLING INTEGRATION IN EV POWERTRAIN SUBSYSTEMS USING C2000™ REAL-TIME MCUS

[WHITE PAPER]

This paper discusses common control challenges of on-board chargers and high-voltage to lowvoltage DC/DC converters, and the benefits of C2000™…

Improving safety in EV traction inverter systems

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

In this article, learn how electric-vehicle designers can increase the safety and reliability of traction inverter systems by monitoring the gate voltage threshold.

Traction inverters – a driving force behind vehicle electrification

[WHITE PAPER]

In this white paper traction inverter design trends and relevant semiconductor technologies and components are discussed in depth.

High-performance, high-power SiC-based traction inverter system

[VIDEO]

WATCH NOW

How to maximize SiC traction inverter efficiency with real-time variable gate drive strength

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

Discover how using the isolated gate drivers with the real-time variable gate drive strength can improve efficiency by up to 2% by minimizing the SiC…

300-kW 800-V SiC-based traction inverter system reference design

[REFERENCE DESIGN]

Functional safety for gate drivers in traction inverter systems

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

Understand functional safety requirements for traction inverter systems and how our resources and expertise can help you streamline the design and certification process.

3 ways MCUs are addressing common design challenges of 800-V EV traction inverters

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

Read how high-performance real-time MCUs enable lower latency real-time control, help meeting functional safety requirements and decrease response time to faults to achieve higher efficiency…

How to design high-performance traction inverter systems

[WHITE PAPER]

Reducing power loss and thermal dissipation in SiC traction inverters

[TECHNICAL ARTICLE]

Drive high-power SiC MOSFETs and IGBTs with a high-performance highly configurable single-channel isolated gate driver with integrated diagnostics and protection to support functional safety goals…

DRIVING NEXT-GENERATION EV SYSTEMS WITH A DISTRIBUTED BIAS POWER SUPPLY ARCHITECTURE

[ARTICLE]

In this article read how to enable the highest power density for your isolated gate driver bias supply with the industry’s smallest and most accurate isolated DC/DC module.

USING ISOLATED COMPARATORS FOR FAULT DETECTION IN ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVES

[ADJ]

In this article explore the priority level and impact of different fault events, along with how to detect them to prevent damage to motor-drive circuits.

INCREASE GATE DRIVE VOLTAGE BY CASCODING 2 ISOLATED SWITCH DRIVERS

[Application Brief]

This application note explains the importance of selecting the proper gate drive voltage for power transistors such as Si MOSFETs, IGBTs, and SiC MOSFETs.

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