How to design SDV architectures with real-time integration in centralized vehicle compute
NXP’s Oskar Walder explains why modern vehicles require a change in real-time software and hardware architecture to enable the software-defined vehicle.
Overcoming vehicle development challenges with powerful and flexible XiL systems
Michael Hoffmann and Alessandro Baldari of VI-grade explains how to overcome vehicle development, testing, and validation challenges using a flexible XIL-system.
Improving traction inverter efficiency with high-voltage, isolated gate drivers
NXP’s Namrata Pandya explains how to improve the efficiency and safety of HEV/EV traction inverters using a programmable high-voltage gate driver.
An introduction to electric power measurement
HBK’s Sönke Treinies explains how to test inverter-driven electrical machines, and where and how a modern, high-end power analyzer can help to understand and optimize the devices under test.
Towards zero prototypes: simulation and the electric vehicle
Experts from VI-grade discuss the latest technologies used in the development process, including simulation software and attribute-specific driving simulators.
Understanding a filter’s effects on power – why different instruments give different values for RMS, real, apparent, and reactive power
HBK’s Mitch Marks discusses reactive power, including RMS values, fundamental values, and filter selection to achieve the desired result.
Durability testing for electric motors
HBK’s Mitch Marks discusses the failure modes of electric motors and explains the benefits of measuring electrical values for durability testing.
The continuous evolution of holistic data evaluation
AVL’s Nikolaus Keuth and Robert Binder explain how engineers can streamline their development tasks using Concerto 5 R7 data processing software.
A revolutionary traction motor control system for E-drive based on RH850/C1M-Ax
Yajie Wang of Renesas presents the RH850/C1M-Ax microcontroller (MCU), which paves the way for next-generation e-drive inverters and is ideal for highly cost-optimized ASIL-C automotive traction motor control systems.
A safety concept for HV/LV power converters
NXP’s Erik Santiago and Angela Bernal Pinzon propose a safety concept for HV-LV power converters that increases availability without full redundancy.
Fault-tolerant motor control in powertrain applications
NXP’s Baptiste Vignasse and Jérôme Dietsch explain how to increase fault tolerance and maintain motor control functionality if failure occurs.
Electric motor harmonic analysis, tracking, and measurement
HBK’s Mitch Marks explains how to analyze, track, and measure electric motor harmonics.
The role of the E-motor inverter in ISO/SAE 21434 compliance
Assaf Harel of Karamba Security provides unique insight into the E-motor inverter, focusing on critical cybersecurity risks, intellectual property threats and remediations.
How to reduce electric drive testing times by 50%
HBK’s Klaus Lang discusses a method that uses advanced cycle detection to conduct real-time analysis and reduce electric drive testing times by 50%.
Overcoming control challenges in emerging motor and inverter technologies with specialized HIL systems
DSD’s Jason Schneider and AK Arafat walk through the processes and tools used to develop cutting-edge motor control strategies, blending simulation and conventional physical testing.
Back EMF measurements for electric vehicle motor production
HBK’s Mitch Marks discusses using back EMF measurements to characterize and validate motors at the end of an assembly line to decide if a part meets the requirements for production quickly.
Achieving first time right in electric powertrain systems using model-based system engineering
KPIT’s Tanmay Agrawal explains how to address electric vehicle engineering challenges by adopting an integrated model-based systems approach.
Averaging of signals and measurements in electric power testing
HBK’s Tom Kevenaar explains how averaging of signals and measurements in electric power testing could and sometimes should be carried out to obtain the best and most meaningful results.
How to test electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft
HBK’s Sönke Treinies explains how engineers can understand the different fault conditions of eVTOL aircraft to increase range and ensure airworthiness.
BMW iX benchmark study: how functions and features contribute to a high level of driving excitement and efficiency
AVL’s Stefan Pfragner and Christian Juwan present findings from their BMW iX benchmark study, which links technology to the vehicle’s strengths and highlights the end-consumer benefits.