Main Inverter (Electric Traction)
The traction inverter converts energy from the vehicle's battery in order to drive the motors in the drivetrain. This key component has a direct impact on road performance, driving range and reliability of the vehicle also as a consequence of their weight and size.
Subject to all the possible stress found in a road vehicle from heat and vibrations, these converters must be able to handle high power and currents along with the associated Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) challenges as well as provide fail-safe operation to ensure dependability and safety for the driver and passengers.
To help developers increase the inverter's power efficiency and reduce size and weight, ST has a wide offer of discrete semiconductors including AEC-Q101 qualified IGBTs and both silicon and silicon-carbide (SiC) MOSFETs and diodes, AEC-Q100 qualified galvanically isolated IGBT and MOSFET gate drivers and SPC5 32-bit automotive microcontrollers for implementing scalable, cost-effective and energy-efficient solutions.
Resources
Technical Documentation
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AN4434: CMOS F8H automotive EEPROM cycling endurance and data retention | 4.0 | 367 KB |
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AN2440: Embedded ECC in F8H process automotive EEPROM: device architecture and related application guidelines | 5.0 | 356 KB |
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AN4835: High-side current sensing for applications using high common-mode voltage | 1.0 | 657 KB |
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AN4671: How to fine tune your SiC MOSFET gate driver to minimize losses | 1.1 | 555 KB |
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AN4242: New generation of 650 V SiC diodes | 2.0 | 4 MB |
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AN2689: Protection of automotive electronics from electrical hazards, guidelines for design and component selection | 3.1 | 797 KB |
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AN1471: What happens to the M24xxx I²C EEPROM if the I²C bus communication is stopped? | 4.4 | 72 KB |
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TA0349: Comparative analysis of driving approach and performance of 1.2 kV SiC MOSFETs, Si IGBTs, and normally-off SiC JFETs | 2.2 | 2 MB |
Presentations & Training Material
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EEPROM Advanced Automotive products | 1.0 | 671 KB |
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ST Analog Products for Automotive applications | 11.2017 | 2 MB |
Publications and Collaterals
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A798x, A597x switching regulators for car power management | 1.0 | 714 KB |
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Automotive multichannel power management ICs | 1.0 | 698 KB |
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Developing innovative automotive electronics systems | 1.0 | 1 MB |
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ETAS RTA AUTOSAR Starter kit | 1.0 | 2 MB |
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SOD128Flat Automotive-grade rectifiers | 1.0 | 1 MB |
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ST Diodes Finder : the new app for Android and iOS | 2.0 | 1 MB |
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ST MOSFET Finder, get the right MOSFET for your application with a touch on your screen | 1.0 | 416 KB |
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STGAP1AS - Breakthrough in robustness and flexibility | 03.2017 | 1 MB |
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SiC MOSFETs: The real breakthrough in high-voltage switching | 3.0 | 1 MB |
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Trench gate field-stop IGBT 1200V M series | 1.0 | 968 KB |
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Automotive powertrain and safety ICs | 1.0 | 838 KB |
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Automotive-grade protection devices and rectifiers | 1.0 | 825 KB |
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Diodes and rectifiers selection guide | 2.0 | 815 KB |
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EEPROM Advanced Automotive selection guide | 1.0 | 709 KB |
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Power MOSFET Selection Guide | 1.0 | 1 MB |
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Protection devices and integrated EMI filtering selection guide | 2.0 | 743 KB |
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Protection devices selection guide | 1.0 | 1 MB |
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SPC58 B/C/G-lines - Automotive MCUs for car body & security | 1.0 | 749 KB |
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AEC-Q100-qualified for smart automotive sensors applications | 01.2018 | 1 MB |
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All you need to drive SPC56 32-bit power architecture MCUs | 1.0 | 1 MB |
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Driving Electromobility | 1.0 | 1 MB |
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Driving smart power in automotive | 1.0 | 1 MB |
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Electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem | 1.1 | 1 MB |
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Cost benefits of a SiC MOSFET-based high frequency converter | 1.0 | 1 MB |
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Wide bandgap materials: revolution in automotive power electronics | 1.0 | 792 KB |
