Automotive and Transportation | Technical articles

From personal automobile to large commercial fleets, transportation is undergoing significant technological advances, especially in the areas of electrification and advanced driver assistance systems. Explore our resources to stay up to date with transportation trends and technology.

EV on a charger, with selection of Microchip OBC products

Making more efficient on-board chargers

By Philip Ling - 2024年10月8日

The entire world is transitioning toward the electrification of everything, and the most impactful areas are where fossil fuels currently dominate.

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How 48V systems are supporting fully electric vehicles

By Philip Ling - 2024年7月22日

The automotive supply chain for 48V subsystems has seen increased demand from mild hybrids. With the same solutions now going into plug-in hybrid and full battery electric vehicles, 48V is an active market segment.

A person attaching EV charger to an electric vehicle

Electrifying efficiency: Michael Luett on how STMicroelectronics is revolutionising car electrification applications

By Avnet Staff - 2024年7月16日

Here, we talk to Michael Luett, Automotive Marketing Manager at STMicroelectronics (ST) and the latest contributor to Electrify Tomorrow, our exclusive webinar series, about some of the latest trends in power electronics.

Understanding trade-offs for DC-DC converters in EV charging

By Avnet Staff - 2024年6月24日

Within EV fast charging technologies, focus is on the crucial role of DC-DC converters in enabling efficient energy transfer. The design will be influenced by the primary commercial objective.

Bringing mm-wave beamforming to new applications

By Steven Fireman - 2024年4月9日

With 5G rolling out and the help of phased array antennas, the 30 to 300 GHz, and specifically the millimeter-wave bands, of the RF spectrum are making their way into applications like autonomous driving.

Ethernet evolution: The rise of SPE and TSN in automotive and industrial applications

By Harvey Wilson - 2023年9月14日

IT professionals quickly recognized the benefits of networking computers and peripherals as the burgeoning computer industry established itself in the 1980s. However, making it a reality was another matter...

EV Charging Series, Part 3: How V2G Benefits Drivers and Electricity Suppliers

By Harvey Wilson - 2023年6月19日

Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) is the capability for EVs to send power from their batteries back to the main electricity grid. This can be hugely helpful in meeting demands on the grid, stabilising it, and dealing with the inconsistency of renewables.

EV Charging Series, Part 2: Integrating EV Charging with Matter and the Smart Home

By Harvey Wilson - 2023年6月1日

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common on our roads, with sales continuing on an upward trend, there’s an increasing focus on how we charge them. For most of us, we’ll want to handle much of our charging at home, both for convenience and to take ad...

EV Charging Series, Part 1: The Future of EV Charging - Revolutionary Developments are Closer Than You Think

By Harvey Wilson - 2023年5月17日

Electric vehicles (EVs) are big business – you only need to look at Tesla’s share price to see just how big. Imagine how much more valuable the market would be if EVs could charge in a few seconds, not minutes or hours.

A close-up of an onboard charger in an electric vehicle

Understand practical GaN and SiC differences for EV onboard chargers

By Avnet Staff - 2023年4月18日

Depending on the design, wide bandgap devices may provide efficiency gains in power conversion for onboard chargers. But which do you choose over silicon if any? We look at the options and offer some advice.

Do you need to know more about vehicle electrification?

By Philip Ling - 2023年1月4日

The POWER UP webinars from Avnet Silica dive deep into the world of electric vehicles. Watch this series of free webinars to learn more about what’s involved with vehicle electrification and charging.

Ones and zeros flowing out of the LAN Cable

Using a proven silicon carbide solution to get a head start on fast EV charger designs

2022年10月12日

Designing, simulating, and testing a design topology requires advanced technical expertise and significant investment in costly research and development, which many companies do not have the resources to commit to.

How robust testing forms part of the SiC supply chain

2022年10月11日

In high reliability/availability applications, SiC semiconductors are seen as emerging technology. This article explains their benefits and how an end-to-end supply chain with robust testing makes SiC a safe design option.

Designing ultra-rapid DC EV chargers

2022年7月13日

If electric drivetrains are to replace internal combustion, particularly in larger vehicles, we need more high-speed DC charging capacity. This article examines six of the main design considerations.

Person paying for EV charging with a credit card

Defining security for the EV charging infrastructure

2022年7月13日

Drivers are demanding easy access to public EV charging points. Providers must meet this demand without sacrificing security for simplicity. Cybercriminals will find any security weaknesses, but the latest standards are here to help.

Predicting the kW sweet spot in EV charge point variants

2022年7月13日

Do you want AC or DC, fast or slow charging? Manufacturers of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment need to predict what will be demanded most by consumers, while responding to the requests coming from Charge Point Operators.

Load balancing in the EV charging infrastructure

2022年7月8日

We all know what it’s like to wait in line to refuel, but what if you must continue waiting after you plug in your EV? Managing multiple charge points in one location is creating some interesting challenges for the EV charging infrastructure.

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A closer look at SiC quality

2022年6月27日

Silicon carbide builds on established manufacturing methodologies but requires entirely new manufacturing processes. Increasing yield and reducing costs relies on imposing the highest quality at every stage.

Why you should care about SiC figures of merit

2022年6月10日

SiC semiconductors are becoming ubiquitous in power conversion equipment, particularly in the areas of EVs, solar and energy storage systems. This article reviews applications and explores the figures of merit that can be used to compare devices.

Analog and digital - a symbiotic relationship

2022年4月28日

In this article we investigate the diversity of analog ICs available, their functions, and some of the online design resources available to assist engineers in speeding through the design process

EV Charging: Current Trends

2022年4月27日

The electric vehicle industry is on its way to market maturity but there are still twists in the road for stakeholders and customers.

Trucking & IoT: Delivering a Revolution

2022年4月26日

Artificial intelligence, advanced robotics and the Internet of Things are poised to spark a revolution in the automobile industry.

Smart Companies: The Next Generation

2022年4月25日

A growing list of IoT innovations have been developed and deployed by companies which are using IoT to solve real-world problems in transport.

Taking stock of the supply chain crisis: Lockdowns and shortages cost automotive manufacturers over $500 billion

2022年4月1日

Avnet Silica analysed public financial records to reveal the impact of the pandemic on semiconductor stock levels, automotive factory closures and revenue.

The environmental impact of electric vehicles

By Michael Pochmann - 2022年2月11日

Vehicle electrification offers a huge opportunity for innovation

The ins and outs of vehicle-to-grid charging

By Harvey Wilson - 2022年2月11日

A well-implemented V2G strategy could provide wins for drivers and power companies while reducing the carbon impact of both car and electricity usage.