High Voltage Interlock Loop

connector and HVIL

High Voltage Interlock Loop or HVIL is a critical safety design method used in electric and hybrid vehicles. HVIL monitors all components connected to the high-voltage cables in an electric vehicle via low-voltage signals. It detects the integrity of the electrical connections in the high-voltage system circuit and activates safety measures when the circuit is … Read more

How to select EV Fuses

fuse breaking energy

The fuse selection procedure is very similar to contactor selection and complementary parameters help to select EV fuses. Fuse datasheets include breaking current-time characteristics. Some of the fuse manufacturers also provide thermal and mechanical characteristics. Thermal and Mechanical Specifications Fuses are simple busbars with melting elements inside. Therefore, the initial step is always to define … Read more