Syllabus
Syllabus from Valeo Germany:
Automotive Electrification Trends: Overview of EV adoption trends: Global and Indian context, Transition from 400V to 800V systems: motivation, benefits, and challenges, Si vs SiC inverter technologies: switching frequency, efficiency, thermal performance, Thermal management in high-voltage systems.
Traction Inverters and Power Electronics: Traction inverter topologies and design considerations, Switching devices and gate driver techniques, Current sensor types and control for automotive-grade inverters, ISO 26262 implications in inverter design, Regenerative braking and bidirectional power flow.
Motor Technologies: Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM): design, control, and performance, IPMSM vs SPMSM vs SRM: comparison and selection criteria, High-speed motor trends and cooling strategies, Advanced winding technologies (hairpin, concentrated windings, etc.), Innovations in magnet materials and rotor designs
E-Axle Systems and Integration: Introduction to E-Axle architecture, Integration of motor, inverter, and gearbox, Power density and packaging constraints, System-level NVH considerations, Thermal interfaces and compact integration
High Voltage (HV) Safety in EVs: Functional safety principles (ISO 26262 overview), HV interlock loop, insulation monitoring, and fault diagnosis, Contactors, relays, and safety controller interface, Battery disconnection and emergency shutdown.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): EMC challenges in automotive inverters and motors, Sources of conducted and radiated EMI, Filtering, shielding, and PCB layout best practices, EMC testing procedures (CISPR 25), Case studies on EMC failures in EVs