ZF Friedrichshafen has patented a method to measure the operating temperature of a power module used in electric vehicle drives. By measuring voltage and current, a mathematical relationship is determined to monitor the temperature of semiconductor switching elements. GlobalData’s report on ZF Friedrichshafen gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Method for measuring operating temperature of power module in ev
The granted patent (Publication Number: US11923785B2) discloses a method for measuring the operating temperature of a power module used in electric vehicle drives. The method involves measuring the voltage at a point upstream of a diode connected to the semiconductor switching element, measuring the drain-source current of the switching element, and establishing a mathematical relationship between the voltage and current. This relationship helps determine the operating temperature of the semiconductor switching element based on the resistance-temperature correlation.
Furthermore, the patent also describes a power module for electric vehicle drives that includes semiconductor switching elements, drive electronics, and a controller to measure voltage and current, enabling the determination of the operating temperature of the switching elements. The power module also features a diode in series with the switching element and a current measuring device to monitor both drain-source current and phase current. Additionally, the controller can determine a voltage offset, correct the measured voltage, and establish the mathematical relationship between voltage and current. The power module's controller can measure multiple voltages at different points and utilize a filter circuit for accurate temperature assessment based on resistance variations.
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