— Panasonic’s High-Efficiency AC/DC Conversion System for Faster EV Charging —
As electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) become increasingly common, the demand for faster and more efficient battery ch...
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to reshape the automotive landscape, one component plays a pivotal role in driving performance and efficiency: the inverter. This essential device converts direct current (DC) from the battery into alternating curr...
Essential Power Conversion for Safe and Efficient EV Operation
Electric vehicles (EVs) rely on two types of onboard batteries: a high-voltage lithium-ion battery and a low-voltage lead-acid battery. While the lithium-ion battery powers the drive mot...
High-Temperature Resistant Resistors Enabling Compact Inverter and BMS Designs
As the global shift toward electric vehicles (EVs) accelerates, countries like Germany, California (USA), Quebec (Canada), China, and Japan are implementing stricter regul...
Introduction: The Global Shift Toward Electrification
The electrification of vehicles, once a regional initiative led by European nations to combat climate change, has now become a global movement. Governments worldwide are implementing policies tha...
Table of Contents
Background: Battery Management Systems in general
Technical challenges
Durability in harsh environments
Miniaturization and weight reduction
Solutions to overcome challenges
Panasonic's offer of resistors
Thin Film ...
As vehicles become smarter and more electrified, the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) has emerged as a critical component in managing and optimizing their performance. But what exactly is a VCU, and why is it so essential in today’s automotive syste...
Table of Contents
1. Back to Basics: What is Electric Power Steering (EPS)?
2. The Evolution of Steering: Key Technological Shifts
3. The Non-Negotiable: Redundancy for Ultimate Safety
4. Anatomy of an EPS Circuit: An Overall Configuration
5. Compo...
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The Core Function of Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Distinguishing ESC from ABS
Market Dynamics and Engineering Demands
A Look Inside: The Circuit Configuration of an ESC System
A Breakdown of Individual Circuits and Key Compo...
Table of Contents
Background of factory automation
Technical challenges faced by robot
Solutions to overcome challenges
Conclusion
Recommended components
Tool introduction
Reference
1. Introduction and background of factory automation
The global ma...
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AC/DC converter trends and GaN
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MLCC problems - and their solution
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