RCP Box
The Impedyme RCP-Box is an innovative modular control platform tailored for Rapid Control Prototyping (RCP) in power electronics. Designed for high performance and adaptability, it provides engineers and researchers with a robust tool to validate power converter control techniques in experimental and R&D settings.
What Sets RCP-Box Apart?
The RCP-Box distinguishes itself from conventional RCP solutions with its:
- Fully Programmable Analog Front-End, allowing precise signal conditioning and adaptation.
- Advanced Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) Capabilities, supporting high-resolution, high-speed control strategies.
- Comprehensive and Specialized I/Os, catering to the needs of complex power electronics applications.
With synchronous sampling at its core, the RCP-Box ensures precise timing and phase shift control, from analog inputs to PWM outputs, even in networked environments.
High-Performance Architecture & Scalability
Built for demanding applications, the RCP-Box is equipped with a dual-core ARM processor and an Ultrascale+ FPGA, offering:
- Closed-loop control frequencies up to 250 kHz, enabling real-time execution of advanced control algorithms.
- Scalability up to 64 stacked units, creating a networked system with thousands of I/Os.
- RealSync Technology, a proprietary synchronization system delivering sub-μs transfer latency and ns-level precision, allowing seamless integration of multiple units as if they functioned as a single controller.
Ideal Applications
Thanks to its high flexibility and exceptional processing power, the RCP-Box is suited for a diverse range of power electronics applications, including:
- Grid-Connected Systems: Inverters, microgrids, and power distribution networks.
- Electric Drive Systems: High-speed motor control, traction inverters, and industrial automation.
- Energy Storage Solutions: Battery management systems and hybrid power applications.
- Renewable Energy Technologies: Solar inverters, wind power converters, and fuel cell controllers.
- Electric Mobility: EV powertrains, charging systems, and multi-level converters.
It is especially effective for applications utilizing wide bandgap devices like SiC and GaN, where precision PWM control and ultra-fast closed-loop feedback are essential.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
- Modular Expansion: Stackable up to 64 units for large-scale I/O configurations.
High-Speed Processing: Dual-core 1GHz ARM processor for real-time computations. - FPGA-Based Control: Ultrascale+ FPGA, fully user-programmable.
- Independent Safety Mechanisms: Software-independent protection features.
- Configurable Analog Front-End: Enables adaptable signal processing.
- Ultra-Fast Control Loop: Supports closed-loop control up to 250 kHz.
Extensive I/O Options: 150 user-defined I/Os per unit. - Precision PWM Generation: Advanced modulation capabilities for high-performance power electronics.
The Impedyme RCP-Box redefines Rapid Control Prototyping with its scalability, real-time processing power, and advanced synchronization. Whether for renewable energy, electric drives, or high-speed power converters, it offers a future-proof solution to accelerate innovation and system validation in power electronics.
