Rapid Control Prototyping (RCP)

Rapid Control Prototyping

How Impedyme’s Solution Enhances RCP

Impedyme provides a state-of-the-art Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) platform that streamlines the RCP process. Our solution empowers engineers by offering:

1. Seamless Integration with Model-Based Design

  • Our HIL/PHIL system seamlessly integrates with MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, and other model-based design tools, allowing direct deployment of control algorithms to real-time hardware.

  • Engineers can rapidly iterate control strategies and observe real-time responses without the need for physical prototypes.

2. High-Fidelity Real-Time Simulation

  • Impedyme’s solution offers high-speed, low-latency simulations to ensure accurate representation of real-world system dynamics.

  • Supports real-time emulation of power electronics, electric drives, and energy systems to validate controllers under realistic operating conditions.

3. Flexible and Scalable Hardware Platform

  • Our FPGA-based and processor-based systems provide the computational power required for complex control strategies.

  • Modular hardware design allows scalability for various applications, from small embedded controllers to high-power industrial systems.

4. Safe and Cost-Effective Testing Environment

  • Eliminates the need for expensive and potentially hazardous physical prototypes by enabling early-stage testing in a controlled environment.

  • Enables fault injection and extreme scenario testing without damaging actual hardware.

5. Real-Time Communication and Rapid Deployment

  • Supports industry-standard communication protocols like CAN, Modbus, and EtherCAT for real-time interfacing with controllers and industrial systems.

  • Rapid flashing of control firmware onto embedded controllers, reducing transition time from simulation to deployment.

Application Areas

Impedyme’s RCP solution is ideal for various applications, including:

  • Electric Vehicles (EVs): Rapidly developing and testing motor control and battery management algorithms.

  • Renewable Energy Systems: Prototyping grid-connected inverters, MPPT controllers, and microgrid management systems.

  • Aerospace and Robotics: Developing real-time controllers for UAVs, robotic actuators, and flight systems.

Conclusion

By leveraging Impedyme’s HIL/PHIL platform, engineers and researchers can accelerate the development cycle of control systems, improve system reliability, and achieve optimized performance before final deployment. Our flexible, high-fidelity, and cost-effective solution is designed to support the evolving needs of RCP across multiple industries.