Electric drivetrain component testing

Electric drivetrain component testing

Solutions for electric drivetrain component optimization

The automotive industry is accelerating its transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in response to EU and other regulatory plans to ban internal combustion engines by 2035. These new EVs must meet consumer expectations of price, performance, weight, space, charging time and range. As such, component suppliers must embrace advanced technologies such as fast switching silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors, higher voltage systems, wireless battery management systems and three phase inverters.

Even marginal improvements in electric drivetrain efficiency and performance can significantly enhance overall vehicle operation. Therefore, it is essential for OEMs and their suppliers to fully characterize each drivetrain component and identify areas for optimization.

Assessing the energy efficiency of the entire drivetrain requires precise and detailed measurements. Rohde & Schwarz offers a comprehensive range of test solutions to help you develop, debug and validate electric drivetrain components - both in the lab and on the production line. With our expertise, you can ensure that your components meet the highest standards of performance and efficiency.

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Electric drivetrain test solutions

Electric vehicle inverter testing

Electric vehicle inverter testing

The EV traction inverter performs a crucial role in the delivery of electrical power from the battery pack to the motor and understanding its behavior is essential to optimize performance.

Effective BMS testing is increasing in importance as OEMs try to optimize electric vehicle power range and efficiency.

Effective BMS testing is increasing in importance as OEMS try to optimize battery cells.

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Electric drivetrain content on Knowledge+

Application video: Low-ESL/ESR measurements of DC-Link capacitors

This video shows how you can precisely characterize the ESR and ESL of electric vehicle traction inverter DC-link capacitors over a frequency range of interest using the Zurich Instruments MFIA impedance analyzer.

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Webinar: Traction Inverter testing, verification and debugging for optimized efficiency

In this webinar, you will learn more about traction inverter technical developments, design challenges and tradeoffs and optimum test process and equipment.

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Webinar: Efficient Testing of Wireless Battery Management Systems

This webinar analyzes the benefits of migrating from a wired to wireless battery management system for design, production and maintenance.

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Poster: Electric drivetrain evolution - From past to future

Poster: Electric drivetrain evolution - from past to future

Get an overview of electric drivetrain technology developments and how to test them.

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Webinar: Emulating battery cells for effective BMS testing and development

Gain insights into the latest in battery management systems and how to test them.

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Application card: Testing battery management systems with Rohde & Schwarz power supplies

Learn step-by step how to characterize and emulate EV battery calls and verify the BMS.

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