OwnTech provides a modular, open-source power electronics ecosystem that accelerates the prototyping and testing of energy systems, motor controllers, and battery-powered applications. Their hardware modules, such as the 300W TWIST converter and the 600W OwnVerter motor control platform, pair with an Arduino-style C/C++ IDE and a MATLAB Simulink blockset to simplify development. The platform includes live power measurement and galvanic isolation for safe, efficient lab work.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Developing power electronics prototypes for energy systems, motor controllers, and battery-powered applications typically requires wrestling with low-level interfaces, complex hardware setups, and time-consuming testing cycles. Engineers and researchers lack streamlined tools that bridge the gap between concept and functional prototype, slowing down innovation and increasing development costs.
Solution
OwnTech provides a modular, open-source power electronics ecosystem designed to simplify and accelerate the development of power converters and motor drives. The platform combines stackable hardware modules, such as the TWIST and OwnVerter boards, with a user-friendly IDE that supports Arduino-style C/C++ coding and a MATLAB Simulink blockset for model-based deployment. A robust Power API abstracts low-level hardware interactions, allowing users to focus on control strategies rather than interface details. The ecosystem also includes ready-to-use power libraries, live voltage and current monitoring via the SPIN board, and oscilloscope-friendly probe points for in-depth diagnostics, all supported by built-in galvanic isolation for safety.
Target Audience
Primary users are engineers, researchers, and educators in power electronics, motor control, and renewable energy applications, as well as industrial developers seeking rapid prototyping tools for energy systems and battery-powered devices.
Features
- Modular, stackable power modules: TWIST (300W full-bridge converter for DC/AC up to 100V) and OwnVerter (600W three-phase inverter with output current up to 50A)
- Arduino-style C/C++ IDE with simplified syntax and dozens of pre-built examples for rapid application development
- MATLAB Simulink blockset that enables direct deployment of models onto real hardware
- Power API that abstracts low-level interfaces for seamless hardware integration
- Live power measurement capabilities through the SPIN board, eliminating the need for an oscilloscope during routine monitoring
- Dedicated probe points for oscilloscope connection, enabling deeper signal analysis without test setup modifications
- Built-in galvanic isolation between power and microcontroller sides for enhanced safety and signal integrity
- Multi-sensor compatibility (sin/cos, A/B Index, Hall effect) and dual-range current sensing (0-20A and 0-50A) for precision feedback experiments