Power Electronics
Boost Converter
A boost converter raises DC voltage and can bridge charger-to-battery voltage differences.
EV Dictionary: Power Electronics
Browse electric vehicle terms and definitions related to Power Electronics. 6 terms
Power Electronics
DC-to-DC Converter
A DC-to-DC converter changes DC voltage levels for an EV's auxiliary, traction, or charging systems.
Power Electronics
Inverter
An EV traction inverter converts battery DC into controlled motor current and manages regenerative power flow.
Power Electronics
Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM)
PWM controls an inverter's average output voltage by changing semiconductor switch-on times.
Power Electronics
Shaft Voltage, Common-Mode Voltage, and Bearing Currents
Common-mode switching can create shaft voltage and bearing currents that threaten motor-bearing life.
Power Electronics
Silicon-Carbide Inverter (SiC)
A SiC inverter uses silicon-carbide switches to reduce selected traction-drive losses and packaging demands.