SPRAD58A September   2022  – February 2023 AM2631 , AM2631-Q1 , AM2632 , AM2632-Q1 , AM2634 , AM2634-Q1 , UCC14240-Q1 , UCC5870-Q1 , UCC5871-Q1 , UCC5880-Q1

 

  1.   Abstract
  2. 1 Introduction
  3. 2 Architectures and Trends
  4. 3 Key Technology to Enable Traction Inverters
  5. 4 Microcontroller
    1. 4.1 Sitara Family
    2. 4.2 C2000 Family
  6. 5 Isolated Gate Drivers
  7. 6 Low-Voltage Bias Supplies
  8. 7 High-Voltage Bias, Redundant Supply
  9. 8 DC Link Active Discharge
  10. 9 Motor Position Sensing
  11. 10Isolated Voltage and Current Sensing
  12. 11System Engineering and Reference Designs
  13. 12Conclusion
  14. 13References

Abstract

This technical white paper explores key system trends, architecture, and technology for traction inverters. The devices and technologies used to enable traction inverters, including isolation, high-voltage domain, and low-voltage domain technology, are also covered. Finally, the document focuses on the system engineering concepts and designs to accelerate traction inverter design time.