Modular for Real-Time Control Prototyping & Hardware in the Loop Simulation
The Impedyme RCP Box is a high-performance modular platform purpose-built for Rapid Control Prototyping (RCP) in power electronics and embedded control systems. Featuring a user-programmable Ultrascale+ FPGA and seamless Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) integration, it enables engineers to execute real-time controller testing, accelerate development cycles, and validate advanced converter algorithms with unmatched speed and precision.
What Sets RCP-Box Apart?
Unlike conventional RCP hardware, the Impedyme RCP Box includes industry-grade signal conditioning and next-gen PWM control that meet the demands of today’s fastest power electronic systems:
- 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.
- With its real-time processing capabilities, stackable design, and FPGA precision, the Impedyme RCP Box is the ultimate hardware-in-the-loop solution for modern RCP workflows.
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