Auxiliary inverter for electric vehicles
Efficient and high-performance inverters for electric vehicle (EV) auxiliary drives
Infineon offers highly efficient and flexible inverter solutions for auxiliary systems in electric vehicles (EV). Our full automotive-qualified product portfolio supports a wide range of applications that are crucial to the operation of an electric vehicle, such as electric power steering (EPS), HVAC, water pumps, brake vacuum pumps, oil pumps, and compressors.
(H)EV - Auxiliary inverter system diagram
Boost EV performance with compact and reliable auxiliary inverters
Infineon offers a full automotive-qualified and highly efficient product portfolio supporting a wide range of auxiliary drives in automotive applications.
The auxiliary inverter controls the electric motors of electric power steering (EPS), HVAC control, water pumps, brake vacuum pumps, oil pumps, compressors, and other applications which are key components in cars. Regardless of whether the motor is synchronous, asynchronous, or brushless DC, the inverter always functions in a similar way and is controlled by an integrated PCB. It should be designed to minimize switching losses and maximize thermal efficiency, ensuring high performance and reliability in automotive applications. Efficient auxiliary inverters enable an extended driving range of the vehicle.
- Automotive-qualified products
- Isolation-integrated in gate driver
- Very low conducting losses
- Wide range of 16-bit/32-bit MCUs
- Evaluation kit available
- Complete product portfolio
Efficient power vehicle accessories with auxiliary inverter technology
Infineon's semiconductor technology for power vehicle accessories with inverter technology includes improved power conversion efficiency, reduced heat generation, increased reliability and durability as well as enhanced control and integration capabilities. These advantages enable manufacturers of electric vehicles (EV) to meet the growing demand for efficient and sustainable transportation solutions.
Fully automotive-qualified solutions for a broad range of EV applications
Infineon semiconductors offer fully automotive-qualified solutions for a broad range of auxiliary inverter applications delivering high reliability and longevity. Benefits include reduced system costs, increased efficiency, and enhanced functionality.
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Online Courses
In depth introduction of Infineon's one stop shop reference design for EV traction Inverter.
- Understand Infineon’s purpose in delivering quality above and beyond the standard and find out how we execute that standard in development, qualification, manufacturing and testing
- Learn where and how this high-quality standard is reflected and discover our success stories
With the growing market of electrical vehicles, the industry has put forward more requirements for the performance of charging piles. This e-learning will show you that the emergence of CoolSiC™ MOSFETs has improved the charging pile industry to make the EV charger smaller, faster and with higher efficiency.
- Distinguish the features and benefits of Infineon’s CoolSiC™ solutions in target applications and identify Infineon’s fully scalable CoolSiC™ portfolio to meet this automotive market transition
- Explain the reasons for the increasing introduction of silicon carbide technology in the automotive applications
This training covers the harmonized frame of standards from international bodies like ISO, IEC, SAE and UL dedicated to the Wireless Power Transfer system technologies.
In this online course you will learn about cost-optimized, but highly efficient electric vehicles charging solutions based on IGBT and CoolMOS™, and explore Infineon’s wide portfolio that supports every segment of the EV charging application.
This training covers the most relevant standards for high power charger design, grouped into 4 major areas:
• charging topology
• communication
• accessories
• safety and security
- The training covers detailed information about Infineon's 3rd generation automotive EiceDRIVER™ 1EDI305xAS
- Participants will learn how these products help to reduce switching losses and improve thermal efficiency, resulting in longer range for hybrid and electric vehicles
Every switch needs a driver, and the right driver makes a difference.
Infineon offers different isoalted gate driver families, such as the EiceDRIVER™ Compact and the EiceDRIVER™ Enhanced. Each family has different features to protect the switch and application.
The EiceDRIVER™ isolated gate driver offers advanced features such as reinforced isolation, Miller clamp, slew rate control and short circuit protection to protect the switch and application. It also enables condition monitoring and rapid prototyping.
The EiceDRIVER™ is the perfect fit for industrial application, particular in combination with Infineon CoolSiC™ and IGBT switches.
Training topics:
- Get to know how AURIXTM is able to answer the needs of the electric vehicle market
- Recognize and explore how AURIX™ TC3xx addresses key electric vehicle challenges, and understand the main features of the AURIX™ TC3xx microcontroller
In this training you will:
- Be familiar with silicon carbide MOSFET structures and their characteristics
- Get to know Infineon's CoolSiC™ MOSFET, its features, its improvements over a typical trench MOS and how it performs against its competitors
In this training you will:
- Get to know Infineon’s IPOSIM tool, specifically for an automotive electric vehicle inverter
- Discover the steps involved in simulating different parameters and comparing the results of different Infineon products to see which is the best fit for your application
In this training you will:
- Learn about the transition from fule injection combustion engine to full battery electric vehicles and the main 48V powered applications.
- Additionally get an overview about Infineon’s comprehensive MOSFET portfolio for 48 V applications and their support material
- Infineon's HybridPACK™ Drive silicon carbide compact power modules cater to the increasing demand for high range, efficiency, and power in electrified vehicles, enabling longer drive range, compact size, and optimized system cost.
- The second generation of Infineon's HybridPACK™ Drive, utilizing CoolSiC™ technology, offers a scalable product family with enhanced features and package improvements, providing added value to customers.
