Industry White Paper
Common Topologies and Power Devices Used in Fast DC EV Charging
November 16, 2022 by onsemi
Topics Covered
- Active Rectification Three−Phase PFC Boost Topologies
- DC−DC Topologies
- Full−Bridge LLC Resonant
- Topology Variations
White Paper Overview
DC Fast Charging plays a crucial role in removing barriers to EV adoption. Three−phase Power Factor Correction (PFC) topologies are key for efficiently powering the fast DC charging and maximizing the advantages of SiC power semiconductors. This paper discusses power converter topologies and AC-DC and DC-DC power devices used in fast DC EV charging.