Collaboration to Drive Innovation in Electric Vehicle Power Systems
Texas Instruments (TI) has announced a strategic collaboration with Delta Electronics to develop next-generation electric vehicle (EV) onboard charging and power solutions. This partnership aims to enhance power density, performance, and size, accelerating the transition to more efficient, safer, and cost-effective EVs.
Joint Innovation Laboratory in Taiwan
The collaboration will leverage both companies’ research and development capabilities in power management and delivery. They will establish a joint innovation laboratory in Pingzhen, Taiwan. This facility will focus on optimizing power systems for electric vehicles, including onboard chargers and DC/DC converters.
Phased Development Plan
In the first phase, TI and Delta will work together using TI’s semiconductor technology to reduce the size of onboard chargers by 30% while achieving up to 95% power conversion efficiency. This phase aims to create more compact and efficient charging solutions for EVs.
The second phase will leverage the latest C2000 real-time microcontrollers (MCUs) for automotive applications. These MCUs will help automakers achieve automotive safety integrity levels (ASILs) up to ASIL D, the highest standard in automotive safety. This step ensures that the developed power solutions meet stringent safety requirements.
In the third phase, TI and Delta will collaborate to develop the next generation of automotive power solutions. They will capitalize on TI’s extensive experience in gallium nitride (GaN) technology, which promises higher efficiency and better performance in power systems.
Statements from Key Executives
Amichai Ron, Senior Vice President for Embedded Processing at TI, emphasized the importance of this partnership in achieving a sustainable future. He stated, “The transition to electric vehicles is key to helping achieve a more sustainable future. Together with Delta, we will develop EV power systems that are smaller, more efficient, and more reliable, encouraging widespread adoption of electric vehicles.”
James Tang, Executive Vice President of Mobility and head of the Electric Vehicle Solutions business group at Delta Electronics, highlighted the benefits of the collaboration. He said, “With TI’s abundant experience and advanced technology in digital control and GaN, we aim to enhance the power density and performance of our EV power systems. This collaboration will accelerate product development and improve product safety and quality.”
Impact on the EV Market
This partnership between TI and Delta is set to drive significant advancements in the solar energy market and the broader energy storage landscape. By developing more efficient and compact power solutions, the collaboration will contribute to the growth of the solar energy market and support the adoption of green energy policies.
The innovative solutions developed through this partnership will play a crucial role in shaping future energy market trends, making solar energy investment more attractive and feasible for a wide range of applications.
Source：evertiq.com
