Fuel-cell DC-DC boost converter

Next-generation efficiency and reliability for fuel-cell DC-DC converter applications

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Overview

Next-generation chipset solutions are designed to optimize and support the design of fuel-cell DC-DC boost converters in electric drivetrain systems. With a focus on maintaining high levels of efficiency and reliability while remaining cost-effective, Infineon addresses the challenges faced by system designers, including the need to minimize converter dimensions.

Benefits

  • Voltage regulation
  • Fault detection and protection
  • Compact design
  • High efficiency
  • Cost-effective
  • High reliability

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Next-generation efficiency for fuel DC-DC converter applications

The fuel-cell DC-DC boost converter is an essential component in the functioning of fuel-cell electric vehicle drivetrain systems. In a fuel-cell electric drivetrain system, there is typically at least one DC-DC boost converter that connects the fuel-cell stack to the DC link voltage of the traction inverter and the high-voltage traction battery. The DC-DC converter for fuel-cell applications facilitates the flow of energy between these electrical sub-nets, accommodating a wide range of voltage levels.

Broad range of chipset solutions for fuel-cell DC-DCs

Infineon recognizes the importance of achieving high efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness in all subsystems of fuel-cell electric vehicles. System designers face challenges in minimizing the dimensions of DC-DC converters while meeting all requirements. To address these challenges, Infineon provides a wide range of chipset solutions specifically designed to optimize and assist in the design of DC-DC converters for fuel-cell technology.

Reliable solutions for automotive applications

Infineon's DC-DC converters provide automotive applications with reliable and efficient power conversion solutions. With its automotive qualification, flexibility in conversion topologies, compact design, low switching losses, integration of isolation, high-performance microcontroller solutions, and evaluation kit availability, DC-DC converters streamline the development and enhance the performance of automotive systems.

Next-generation efficiency for fuel DC-DC converter applications

The fuel-cell DC-DC boost converter is an essential component in the functioning of fuel-cell electric vehicle drivetrain systems. In a fuel-cell electric drivetrain system, there is typically at least one DC-DC boost converter that connects the fuel-cell stack to the DC link voltage of the traction inverter and the high-voltage traction battery. The DC-DC converter for fuel-cell applications facilitates the flow of energy between these electrical sub-nets, accommodating a wide range of voltage levels.

Broad range of chipset solutions for fuel-cell DC-DCs

Infineon recognizes the importance of achieving high efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness in all subsystems of fuel-cell electric vehicles. System designers face challenges in minimizing the dimensions of DC-DC converters while meeting all requirements. To address these challenges, Infineon provides a wide range of chipset solutions specifically designed to optimize and assist in the design of DC-DC converters for fuel-cell technology.

Reliable solutions for automotive applications

Infineon's DC-DC converters provide automotive applications with reliable and efficient power conversion solutions. With its automotive qualification, flexibility in conversion topologies, compact design, low switching losses, integration of isolation, high-performance microcontroller solutions, and evaluation kit availability, DC-DC converters streamline the development and enhance the performance of automotive systems.

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