SCLA055 September   2022 SN74AHCT08 , SN74AHCT08Q-Q1 , SN74HCS08 , SN74HCS08-Q1 , SN74LVC08A , SN74LVC08A-Q1

 

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Functional Block Diagram

For the purpose of this report, a simplified DC fast charger block diagram is used to illustrate the logic and translation use cases, see Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2. Each red block has an associated use-case document. Links are provided in Table 1-1 and Table 1-2. For a more complete block diagram, see the Interactive Online end Equipment Reference Diagram for DC Fast Charging Stations.

Figure 1-1 Simplified Block Diagram for DC Fast Chargers Power Section

Logic and Translation Use Cases for Power Section

Each use case is linked to a separate short document that provides additional details including a block diagram, design tips, and part recommendations. The nearest block and use-case identifiers are listed to match up exactly to the use cases shown in the provided simplified block diagram.

Table 1-1 Logic Use Cases
Nearest Block Use-Case Identifier Use Case
AC/DC Power Topologies Separate Voltage Nodes Separate Digital Voltage Nodes
DC/DC Power Topologies Enable Gate Drivers Add Enable to Gate Drivers
Power Board Wired Interface Redrive Digital Signal Redrive Digital Signals
Power Board Non-Isolated DC/DC Power Supply Power Good Combine Power Good Signals
Table 1-2 Translation Use Cases
Nearest Block Use-Case Identifier Use Case
Power Board Self Diagnostics and Monitoring I2C Translate Voltages for I2C
SPI Translate Voltages for SPI
Figure 1-2 Simplified Block Diagram for DC Fast Chargers Human-Machine Interface Section

Logic and Translation Use Cases for Human-Machine Interface Section

Each use case is linked to a separate short document that provides additional details including a block diagram, design tips, and part recommendations. The nearest block and use-case identifiers are listed to match up exactly to the use cases shown in the provided simplified block diagram.

Table 1-3 Logic Use Cases
Nearest Block Use-Case Identifier Use Case
Output User Interface Drive Indicator LED Drive Indicator LEDs
Input User Interface Input Expansion Increase the Number of Inputs on a Microcontroller
Output Expansion Increase the Number of Outputs on a Microcontroller
Table 1-4 Translation Use Cases
Nearest Block Use-Case Identifier Use Case
Wireless Interface UART Translate Voltages for UART

Add Enable to Gate Drivers

It is common to see DC fast chargers include multiple gate drivers. The gate driver can have safety features included, they can be included in software, or an added logic circuit can be used to disable signals when required. By using AND gates, a single input can be used to control many gate drivers, forcing them all into the off state at the same time.

Figure 1-3 Example block diagram to use AND gates to enable gate driver signals

Design Considerations

Recommended Parts
Part Number AEC-Q100 VCC Range Channels Features
SN74LVC08A 1.65 V — 3.6 V 4 High Drive Strength - 24 mA
SN74LVC08A-Q1 2 V — 3.6 V
SN74AHCT08 4.5 V — 5.5 V 4 TTL-compatible inputs
SN74AHCT08Q-Q1
SN74HCS08 2 V — 6 V 4 Schmitt-trigger inputs
SN74HCS08-Q1

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