End-of-Life Comparison of Full-Bridge and Half-Bridge DC/DC Converter Switches Used for EV Charging
Faezeh Kardan (TU Delft - Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science)
Aditya Shekhar (TU Delft - Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science)
Pavol Bauer (TU Delft - Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science)
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Abstract
EV fast chargers are essential in addressing the concern of limited driving range for E-mobility applications. However, the load profile of a converter for fast charging involves a high-current pulse that can last for a few minutes to efficiently replenish the EV battery, which is followed by a cooldown period after the charging process is finished. This results in thermal cycles that can lead to thermo-mechanical fatigue and degradation of power electronic components, thereby impacting device lifetime. This paper presents a comparative study on the reliability of power devices in isolated half-bridge and full-bridge DC-DC converters in EV fast chargers. The study focuses on the differences in thermal stresses that Si switches experience in each converter during charging cycles and how it impacts the end-of-life of each device. This study provides valuable insights for selecting reliable power converters for EV fast charging applications.