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Advanced Technologies to Revolutionize EV Traction Inverter Design

Chipset solutions elevate performance and efficiency to new heights

As the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to accelerate, the traction inverter has become a critical component in the electric powertrain. Not only does it enable improved torque and acceleration in the electric motor, but it also plays a crucial role in regenerative braking, which requires careful consideration of thermal management and efficiency to ensure optimal performance. Designing a traction inverter that meets the stringent demands of tomorrow’s EVs requires careful consideration of functional safety, weight and power density, efficiency and thermal management, and software complexity.

To address these design challenges, Infineon offers a complete system solution that enables high-performance and safe traction-inverter systems with enhanced reliability and low cost. Their differentiated MCUs, power devices (SiC MOSFETs, Si IGBTs, GaN HEMTs), safety PMICs, current and positional sensors, gate driver ICs, and memory work together to provide a reliable and efficient traction inverter system that meets the demands of EVs.

Traction Inverter Reference Diagram

See how Infineon's complete system solutions can help you overcome the current design challenges of EV traction inverters.
 

Infineon Traction Inverter Reference Diagram

 

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Microcontroller

The scalable 32-bit AURIX™ family of MCUs integrates safety features such as multiple cores, memory protection, and error correction, helping to ensure functional safety and reliability.

TC377TP96F300SAALXUMA1: 3 TriCore™ at 300 MHz, up to 1.1 MB embedded RAM, consuming below 2 W
TC389QP160F300SAEKXUMA2: 4 TriCore™ at 300 MHz, up to 1.5 MB embedded RAM, consuming below 2 W

Power Stage

Infineon's Si IGBT and SiC MOSFET Power Modules offer high-power density and compact solutions, enabling reduced weight and size while also providing high efficiency and low losses to minimize heat generation and improve thermal management.

FS03MR12A7MA2B: HybridPACK Drive G2 SiC solution for 800V Traction Inverters
FS01MR08A8MA2LBC: HybridPACK Drive G2 SiC solution for 400V Traction Inverters
FS520R12A8P1LB: HybridPACK Drive G2 IGBT solution for 800V Traction Inverters
FF300R08W2P2_B11A: Easy Pack for Auxiliary Inverters such as Start Stop, Traction Assist, etc.
FF600R12ME7_B11: EconoDUAL 3 for cost effective solutions especially for commercial and off-highway vehicles.

Power Management ICs

OPTIREG™ automotive PMICs are ISO26262 compliant, multi-rail power supply with microcontroller communication and sensor-supply rails and monitoring / supervisory functions (PRO-SIL™).

TLF35585QUS02XUMA1: With pre-/post-regulator concept for safety-relevant applications

Sensors and Monitoring ICs

XENSIV™ sensors provide accurate and reliable measurement of motor currents and rotor positions, supporting precise control, torque calculation, and fault detection and ultimately contributing to overall system performance and safety.

TLE4973RE35S5S0001XUMA1: current sensor
TLE5309D E2211: rotor position sensor with analog outputs

Gate Driver ICs

The EiceDRIVER™ family includes single and dual-channel automotive driver ICs that provide galvanic isolation and bidirectional signal transmission.

1EDI3025ASXUMA1: pre-configured lean gate driver for Si IGBTs
1EDI3035AS: pre-configured lead gate driver for SiC MOSFETs

F-RAM

Reliable and efficient non-volatile memory solution, offering fast write speeds, low power consumption, and high endurance to support data logging, parameter storage, fault detection, and security authentication.

CY15B104QN-50SXA: 4Mb 3.3V Automotive grade 50 MHz SPI EXCELON™ FRAM

 

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