Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is a crucial factor for the successful market launch of electronic products. Since EMC compliance is often only checked in later development phases, necessary adjustments frequently lead to significant additional costs and delays.
By considering EMC aspects early in the development of power electronic systems, these risks can be significantly reduced. Within this project, we are developing a simulation framework for power electronic hardware designs that enables our partners to reliably predict and assess electromagnetic interference (EMI) throughout the entire development process. This allows potential problems to be identified early and resolved cost-effectively before they occur in practice.
Scope
- We use state-of-the-art power electronic designs to develop simulation methods and component modeling techniques, enabling our partners to apply these practical approaches in their companies.
- These methods allow for the modeling of all relevant components and their integration into the developed simulation process. The component models are extended far beyond their functional model domain, for example, by considering an extended frequency range and the influence of different operating points. The project partners will be able to create these models independently and apply the developed simulation methods.
- To keep simulation times within a manageable range, reduced-order modeling methods are used.
- In addition, we use machine learning algorithms and surrogate models to identify global optima in the trade-off between EMC performance and cost.
- We develop simulation methods for both conducted and radiated emissions in a frequency range of up to several hundred MHz, thereby significantly exceeding the current state of the art.
Benefits for the Industry
- Attractive Financing: SAL is covering 50% of the project cost. Companies contribute only 25% in cash and 25% in the form of in-kind contributions. Learn more.
- Competitive advantage:
- Early assessment of electromagnetic interference (EMI) in power electronics systems through the use of the intellectual property generated in the project.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the “Design for EMC” ecosystem and provide appropriate component models and interfaces.
- Risk Mitigation: Early detection of EMC issues and avoidance of additional costs and delays caused by failed EMC certifications.
- Innovation: Access to future EMC modeling and simulation methods, as well as the opportunity to explore new technological trends at an early stage.
- Partnership: Collaboration within a pioneering and efficient innovation ecosystem.
- Market advantage: Enhancing competitiveness through the implementation of “Design for EMC.”
