The transition to EVs is being primarily driven by rising technical improvement in vehicle electrification, spanning from battery to power electronics, charging to vehicle engineering, as the world prepares for the E-Mobility revolution and the adoption of sustainable forms of transportation.
The "On-Board Charger" (OBC) technology that is included with the electric car enables plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery electric vehicles (BEV) to charge their vehicles using AC power or anywhere there is an AC power source, whether at home or in public spaces.
On-Board Charger is effectively in charge of transforming grid-supplied AC power to the DC voltage that is needed to charge the vehicle's battery pack. Besides, It also looks after charging the battery pack in addition to providing charge monitoring and safety.
Embitel, with an experience in the automotive industry spanning over 15 years, helps in custom design and development of On-Board Charger solutions for EVs.
Top 3 challenges faced by OEMSs/Brands while designing On-Board Charger
Keeping in mind the challenges stated above, Embitel Provides On-Board Charger solutions as per National and International standards, compatible with TYPE 1, Type 2, and Type 3 Charging stations.
Our On-Board Charger Solutions Come With the Following Features
- Microcontroller board (based upon the requirement)
- CAN communication transmission rate 250-KBPS
- Implementation of active power decoupling for improving reliability and power density
- Input voltage – 150 to 270 Vac
- Output power – ≤ 22 kW (or more based on the requirement)
- SAE J1772 (Type 1 / Type 2 / Bharat AC-001 connector) standards for power communication
- Power factor greater than 95% for all load condition
- High Power density
- Peak efficiency 94%
- Power flow: V2G (optional Bi-directional - G2V or HV to LV)
- Compliant with global EV standards and Configurable with all vehicle platforms
- Functional safety compliances
On-Board Charger Architecture and Block Diagram
Product Engineering Services for On-Board Charger Solution Development
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FAQs
An On-Board Charger is an electronic device found in electric vehicles (EVs) that converts AC power from external sources, such as residential outlets, into DC power. This DC power is used to charge the EV's battery pack.
To achieve a satisfactory Return on Investment, new On-Board Chargers need to be redesigned from the ground up. Various ceramics, such as Silicon Nitride or Aluminium Oxides, can serve this purpose, however, Aluminium Nitride (AlN) offers the highest thermal conductivity and thus the lowest heat resistance.
Present day On-Board Chargers offer numerous benefits, including convenience, portability, efficient charging, and built-in safety features. Integrating the charger into the device eliminates the need for external charging equipment, enhancing convenience.
The primary distinction between an On-Board Charger and an inverter lies in their functions. While the inverter converts DC power from the battery into AC power to drive the electric motor, the charger performs the opposite task. It converts AC voltage into DC voltage to charge the battery in hybrid plug-in or all-electric vehicles.
The advantage of an On-Board Charger is its ability to charge the vehicle's battery at any location where an electric outlet is available. On the other hand, an Off-Board Charger has greater flexibility in terms of size and weight and maintains redundancy in power electronic converters, allowing for a more versatile system.
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