Week 4 Session 5

Explain the various applications of Power converters in an Electric vehicle. For Example what type of converter will you use for Horn which requires DC and less than 10V. Likewise come up with different applications

Answer:

Head Lights: A 12- or 14-volts DC to DC Buck converter is used

Wiper motor: A 12V DC to DC buck converter is used.

Parking Sensor: A 6V to 12V DC to DC buck converter is used.
Induction motor: DC to AC power converter is used.

Horn: A DC-to-DC buck converter is used

Power Steering: A DC-to-DC buck converter is used for 9 to 16V.

Window regulating motor: 12V DC to DC buck converter is used.

Onboard charger: AC to DC converter is used.