ATTEND Boosts EV Charging with Superior Connectivity

The dawn of the electric vehicle (EV) era has brought about increased demand for high-performing, reliable, and user-friendly EV charging stations. The successful implementation of these stations requires the integration of various subsystems, including power meters, payment interfaces, human-machine interface (HMI) displays, and surveillance mechanisms. The challenge lies in unifying these diverse components into a cost-effective, efficient, and seamless system.

Industry: EV Charger System & Station

Application: Embedded System

Solution: Total Connectivity Solution

Challenge

The primary challenge was to integrate various subsystems into a cohesive, user-friendly, and cost-effective system. This integration was necessary to meet the growing demand for reliable and efficient EV charging stations, which are crucial for the successful deployment of electric vehicles.

Solution

In response to the challenge, our client engineered a robust 3.5" Single Board Computer (SBC), tailored for the EV charger market. Attend contributed a comprehensive connectivity solution that amplified the SBC's performance, empowering it to sustain high-quality user interfaces and execute essential vision and recognition functions in the charging systems and stations.

The solution addressed a broad spectrum of connectivity needs by incorporating several module sockets and connectors into the SBC. These encompassed the 214A RJ45 connector with Power over Ethernet (PoE) for streamlined data transfer, and the 115A SIM Card Socket for seamless cellular data connectivity.

To cater to storage expansion needs, the SBC integrated the 123A M.2 Connector. The system also included the 311/312 Series Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) Connectors, which fostered a user-friendly interface, facilitating effortless interaction with the touch panels and enabling rich information conveyance, including advertisements.

The system further bolstered display capabilities by including the 206A Series HDMI Connector and the LVDS for multi-screen support. This setup provided high-definition video and multi-channel audio, offering users an immersive and informative experience at the charging stations.

To augment the wireless communication capabilities of the charging stations, ATTEND's 321A Micro Coaxial RF Connector was employed. This connector, designed to operate in a frequency range of 100MHz to 6GHz, is ideal for high-frequency operations and is compatible with a wide range of applications.

Results 

The integration of ATTEND's comprehensive connectivity solution significantly improved the performance and functionality of the SBC, effectively meeting the growing market demand for reliable and efficient EV charging solutions. As a result, the EV charging systems and stations were able to deliver quick, user-friendly, and reliable services, contributing to the continued growth and acceptance of electric vehicles.