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Development of power electronics

Power Electronics: Efficient Conversion and Control of Electrical Energy for Versatile Applications

Power electronics focuses on the conversion and control of electrical energy, primarily using semiconductor switching elements. It involves the development, design, and application of electronic circuits and systems that efficiently process, control, and regulate electrical energy.

Typical applications of power electronics include converters, inverters, rectifiers, and switch-mode power supplies, which are used in a wide range of devices and systems, such as electric motors, renewable energy systems, vehicles, and many other applications.

Development & prototyping of power electronics

The Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT) leads in transforming foundational knowledge and technological expertise into market-ready products and solutions in the field of power electronics. With extensive expertise and cutting-edge methods, AIT supports companies across the entire value chain—from concept to market launch.

Design and Development of Power Electronics

AIT provides detailed design calculations and innovative solutions for power electronics converters, including:

  • Development of multi-level single-phase and three-phase circuit topologies.
  • Custom designs for medium- and high-power bridges/stacks.
  • Designs optimized for magnetics and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
  • Prototype development leading to robust, market-ready designs.
  • Optimization for manufacturability, reliability, and thermal robustness.

Control Technologies

Innovative control strategies enable seamless integration into your products:

  • State-of-the-art digital and analog control strategies.
  • Grid synchronization and interaction (e.g., FRT, anti-islanding operation).
  • Advanced digital control solutions.

Software and Firmware Development

AIT ensures optimal performance through proven practices in software development:

  • High-performance software architecture.
  • RTOS-compatible DSP/uC firmware and FPGA HDL code.
  • Development of portable and scalable application software.

Product Development and Validation

Using advanced rapid prototyping and validation methods, AIT accelerates product development:

  • Simulation and modeling of power converters and systems.
  • Controller-Hardware-in-the-Loop (C-HIL) and Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop (P-HIL).
  • Pre-certification design and regulatory compliance evaluation at early development stages.
  • Validation in the state-of-the-art 1 MVA Smart Grid Test Laboratory.

Smart Grid Expertise

AIT provides comprehensive expertise in smart grid technologies:

  • Power Conversion Topologies: Designed for future grid applications.
  • Grid Compliance: Achieved through advanced digital control methods.
  • Integration of Information and Communication Technologies: Including standards such as IEC 61850.

With these capabilities, AIT delivers tailored solutions for complex challenges in power electronics and accelerates the path toward a sustainable energy future.

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