Takeaways from SCAPE's 1st Workshop Will modular and scalable EV power converter design unlock a future of reliable, lightweight, and affordable EVs? In the attempt to answer the question above and gather informed insights to enhance the project's reserch, SCAPE has hosted a knowledge sharing workshop during [...]

Habemus Switching Cell Prototype! The first high-voltage switching cell prototype, built around a 650 V SiC power MOSFET, has been successfully implemented and tested! The switching cell includes advanced functionalities such as embedded switching-cell voltage, current and temperature measurements, and automatic fault-detection and isolation. All functionalities have been experimentally verified at [...]

Towards a compact and efficient integration of SCAPE's switching cells SCAPE aims at integrating the main building blocks of the project’s high voltage power converters (switching cells) using chip-embedding technology. This approach provides many benefits (compactness, low parasitic inductance, etc.) but requires a number of specific technological steps. Among these are: - [...]

Building SCAPE's integrated inverter/on-board charger mock-up SCAPE follows an iterative process for the design of the power converter prototypes, consisting of two main steps. First, a mock-up low-power version of the integrated inverter/on-board charger (IIOBC) is developed, in order to validate the switching-cell and converter-leg circuits, the [...]

SCAPE's on-board charging revolution SCAPE aims at significantly enhancing the power density of automotive on-board chargers. SCAPE's innovative approach utilizes traction motor stator windings and the traction inverter to develop a non-isolated integrated charger. This innovation not only replaces the need for currently used dedicated equipment in automotive applications but also offers [...]