Broadcom in EV charging applications

High voltage isolation for EV charging stations

Optocouplers:

Gate drive Optocoupler: for driving IGBT, SiC and GaN power Semiconductor devices

• Basic gate drive: ACFL-3161, ACFJ-3262, ACPL-W347/349, ACNU-3430
• Smart gate drivers ACPL-355JC, ACPL-352J

Voltage, current and temperature sensor

• Voltage/Temperature sensor ACPL-C87B/C87A/C870
• Current sensor ACPL-C79B/C79A/C790, ACPL-C799, ACPL-C740

Digital isolator: for CAN bus communication

• CAN Bus isolation 5/10 MBd ACPL-W21L/W61L
• High speed communication 25 MBd ACSL-7210

Insulation resistance detection

• Solid state relay ASSR-601J/601JV

DC Fast charging station - Optocouplers for safe isolation

Fiber Optic Short Link devices 

The Broadcom Fiber Optic (FO) Short Link AFBR-390575RZ is ideal for high voltage isolation in EV Charging applications. It is a cost-effective galvanic isolation device capable of suppressing up to 40 kV of transient peak voltage on a single PCB.

Compact Versatile Link POF Transceiver for interconnecting between EV Charging Stations

The compact AFBR-5972Z Transceiver family is provides the system designer with the ability to implement Fast Ethernet (100 Mb/s) over standard bandwidth 0.5±0.05 NA POF. It features a very compact design and has a form factor similar to the UTP connector. 

Broadcom SMT LEDs (PLCC & DFN packages) for status Indication & Backlighting

This series of products is encapsulated in silicon to increase the tolerance of environmentally hostile applications. They are available in a variety of colors and wattages. Our low power 3014, 2216 Mono-Color DFN and Multi-Color RGB PLCCs with a compact package footprint and low profile are the best fit.

Our 1608 lead frame ChipLEDs can also be used for indicator lighting. These LEDs are designed with high reliability and performance to work under different environmental conditions.
 

Further Broadcom Automotive solutions
Enabling smarter, safer and more connected vehicles

The automotive market has witnessed unprecedented changes in recent decades driven by the rapid adoption of in-vehicle electronics. Modern vehicles are equipped with advanced safety, security, infotainment, and a whole host of features for comfort and convenience to make driving easier, safer and more enjoyable. Semiconductors have played a crucial role in enabling these critical functions and features. The next several decades promise more exciting opportunities as new technologies are introduced to the automotive market. Numerous disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, V2X communications and autonomous driving are starting to revolutionize the automotive industry.

Broadcom is a leading provider of automotive semiconductor solutions addressing a wide range of needs in Ethernet connectivity and networking, optical isolation and sensing, LED lighting, and LiDAR scanning control. Broadcom delivers a broad array of semiconductor devices used in vehicle subsystems, from the powertrain and body electronics to the infotainment and advanced driver assistance system (ADAS). Built on proven platforms combined with extensive product experience in automotive applications, Broadcom’s automotive solutions enable OEMs to bring innovative electronics to next generation vehicles and enhance the overall driving experience and safety for consumers.

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