Skyworks leads the way with isolation solutions for EV fast chargers
The growth in the electric vehicle (EV) market is being matched by the in-kind growth of the EV charging market. In order for EVs to be more fully accepted, though, charging must be made faster, and this usually happens through the use of higher levels of power.
Experience the next generation of electric vehicle (EV) fast charging with distributed architecture. By centralizing power distribution and utilizing modular charging piles with dynamic power allocation, this innovative solution revolutionizes charging efficiency. Prepare for high-power capabilities and cost-effective charging, paving the way for widespread EV adoption.
Topology
Applications
- Rectification & PFC stage
- DC-DC converters for vehicle plug-in
High level block diagram shows 480 V incoming 3 phase AC
Figure 1
DC Fast Charger – Rectification & PFC Stage
Total Sockets Per Module
Isolated Gate Drivers
- Si828x
- Si82Fx (Coming soon)
Isolated Analog Sensors
- Si89xx family for current and voltage sensors
Communication link
- Si858x for isolated RS-485
- Si86xx and Si86Sx isolators
DC Fast Charger – Fast Charging Station
Total Sockets Per Module
Isolated Gate Drivers
- Si828x
- Si82Fx (Coming soon)
Isolated Analog Sensors
- Si89xx family for current and voltage sensors
Communication link
- Si858x for isolated RS-485
- Si86Sx isolators
Si828x EVB/Reference Designs
si82Si8284 v2-kit Isolated Gate Driver Evaluation Kit
The Si8284V2-KIT’s evaluation board highlights the Si8284 part number from the Si828x family of isolated SiC FET and IGBT gate drivers. The Si8284 combines a high-quality, isolated gate driver with a high-efficiency dc-dc converter to simplify system power routing. The dc-dc converter in this configuration utilizes an external FET for power switching, which allows up to 24V input voltage.
Design Support: Tools and Enablement
Si89xxISO-KIT Isolated Analog Evaluation Kit
Industry standard footprint option for drop-in replacement Extensive documentation
- UG383 Si89xx EVB User Guide
- AN1215 SINC3 Filter for DSM Applications
- AN1270 Si89xx Estimating Total Static Error
- Easy to use development kits
- Analog boards include input and output filter options
- DSM boards include SINC3 filter with programmable OSR, sample size, and clock source
Si85855-KIT
This evaluation kit is designed for quick and easy evaluation of the Si85855D 10 Mbps, 5.0 V, half duplex transceiver.

Si86S6xx-KIT Si86S6xx isolator evaluation kit
The Si86S6xx isolator evaluation kit includes several options from this family including dual channels, I2C and 6-channel devices in a WB SOIC-16, QSOP-16, NB SOIC-16 or WB SOIC-8 (SSO-8) package options. This EVB is intended to simplify basic functional testing and engineering validation of various isolation product configurations.
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