EV Charger Solution

Automotive & Transportation Application

Description

Complete powertrain solution for electric vehicle chargers with high efficiency and compact design. Our EV charging solution delivers fast, reliable charging with industry-leading power density.

Core Advantages

High Efficiency (>96% peak efficiency)
Compact Design (high power density)
Fast Charging Support (up to 150kW DC)
Advanced Thermal Management Advanced Thermal Management
Safety Certified (IEC 61851, UL 2202)
Smart Grid Ready (OCPP 1.6/2.0)
Wide Input Voltage Range Wide Input Voltage Range
Low Standby Power Consumption Low Standby Power Consumption

Recommended Bill of Materials (BOM)

Item Part Number Description Quantity Datasheet
1 FF300R12ME4_B11 IGBT Module, 1200V, 300A, EconoDUAL 3 2 šŸ“„ Download
2 IMW120R040M1H CoolSiC MOSFET, 1200V, 40mĪ©, TO-247-4 6 šŸ“„ Download
3 1ED020I12-F2 EICEDRIVER Gate Driver IC, isolated 8 šŸ“„ Download
4 XMC4700F144K2048ABXQ1 XMC 4000 MCU, ARM Cortex-M4F, 2MB Flash 1 šŸ“„ Download
5 TLE499xS3xxxxAAA Programmable Linear Hall Sensor 4 šŸ“„ Download

Applications

AC Level 2 Charging Stations (Residential/Commercial)
DC Fast Charging Stations (Public/Highway)
Fleet Charging Depots
Workplace Charging
Multi-Unit Dwelling Charging
Destination Charging (Hotels, Shopping Centers)

Technical Specifications

input Voltage
400VAC 3-phase Ā±15% (AC input) / 200-900VDC (DC link)
output Power
22kW (AC) / 50-150kW (DC)
output Voltage
200-920VDC (adjustable)
output Current
0-200A (adjustable)
efficiency
>96% (peak), >94% (full load)
power Factor
>0.99 (with PFC)
operating Temp
-30Ā°C to +50Ā°C (full power)
cooling Method
Air cooling / Liquid cooling (optional)
communication
CAN, Ethernet, 4G/LTE, PLC
protection
OCP, OVP, OTP, GFCI, Surge protection
standards
IEC 61851, UL 2202, CE, CHAdeMO, CCS, GB/T

Customer Success Stories

Industrial Customer

Industrial |

Challenge

Needed reliable solution

Solution

Implemented our solution

Results

Achieved expected performance

Commercial Customer

Commercial |

Challenge

Cost-sensitive application

Solution

Optimized solution design

Results

Met cost targets

FAE Expert Insights

S

Senior FAE

Field Application Engineer

10+ years

Professional Insights

This solution provides excellent performance for target applications.

Key Takeaways

  • Proper component selection is essential
  • Thermal design must consider worst-case conditions
  • Protection features prevent catastrophic failures

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key design considerations for implementing a high-efficiency EV charger?

EV charger design with Infineon components requires attention to: Topology Selection - AC Level 2 chargers use single-phase PFC with isolated DC-DC

DC fast chargers use three-phase Vienna rectifier or active front-end (AFE) with high-frequency DC-DC stage

Power Device Selection - Use CoolSiC MOSFETs (IMW120R040M1H) for PFC and DC-DC stages to achieve >96% efficiency and reduce cooling requirements

IGBT modules (FF300R12ME4) for high-power output stages

Thermal Management - Liquid cooling recommended for DC fast chargers >50kW

air cooling sufficient for AC Level 2 chargers

Control Architecture - XMC4700 MCU handles PFC control, DC-DC regulation, and charging protocol management

Safety & Compliance - Implement comprehensive protection (OCP, OVP, OTP, GFCI) and meet IEC 61851, UL 2202 standards

Communication - Support OCPP for smart grid integration and user authentication.

Contact us for the complete EV charger reference design including schematics, PCB layout, and control firmware.

How does the hybrid IGBT + SiC approach optimize EV charger performance?

The hybrid approach combines the strengths of both technologies: IGBT for Output Stage - FF300R12ME4 IGBT modules provide cost-effective high-current switching for the final DC output stage where switching frequency is lower (<20kHz)

CoolSiC for PFC and DC-DC - IMW120R040M1H SiC MOSFETs enable high-frequency operation (50-100kHz) in the PFC and isolated DC-DC stages, reducing magnetic component size by 30-50%

Efficiency Optimization - SiC devices have near-zero reverse recovery, eliminating switching losses in hard-switched PFC topologies

Cost Balance - Hybrid approach delivers 95-96% system efficiency at lower cost than all-SiC designs

Thermal Benefits - Lower switching losses reduce cooling requirements, enabling compact designs. This architecture is ideal for DC fast chargers (50-150kW) where efficiency, power density, and cost must be balanced.

Request our EV charger BOM with hybrid IGBT+SiC architecture for optimal cost-performance balance.

What safety certifications are required for EV charging stations?

EV charging stations require multiple safety certifications: Electrical Safety - IEC 61851 (international), UL 2202 (North America), CE marking (Europe) for electrical safety and EMC compliance

Grid Connection - Compliance with local grid codes for harmonics (IEC 61000), power factor, and anti-islanding

Communication Protocols - CHAdeMO, CCS (Combo), GB/T for DC fast charging

OCPP 1.6/2.0 for backend communication

Functional Safety - ISO 13849 for machinery safety

SIL 2/3 ratings for protection systems

Environmental - IP54 minimum for outdoor installations

IK08 for mechanical impact resistance

Fire Safety - Compliance with UL 94 V-0 for flammability

thermal runaway protection for battery systems. Our EV charger solution includes pre-certified design elements and documentation to accelerate your certification process.

Contact our automotive FAE team for detailed safety concept documentation and certification support for EV charger designs.