Zohm Control provides rapid control prototyping platforms for power electronic systems, enabling the evaluation of intelligent control algorithms for applications like electrical machines and grid management. Their platforms facilitate the implementation of these algorithms on SoC-FPGAs, leveraging the strengths of both processors and FPGAs.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Developing and testing advanced control algorithms for power electronics and electric drive systems is challenging due to the complexity of these systems and the need for specialized hardware. Traditional prototyping methods often lack the flexibility and computational power required to implement sophisticated control strategies effectively.
Solution
Zohm Control provides the UltraZohm rapid control prototyping platform, designed to streamline the development and evaluation of intelligent control algorithms for power electronics and electric drive applications. The platform enables engineers to implement and test advanced control algorithms, including model predictive control (MPC) and AI-based approaches like reinforcement learning, on SoC-FPGAs. By leveraging the parallel processing capabilities of FPGAs and the flexibility of processors, UltraZohm facilitates the rapid prototyping of control systems for grid converters, DC/DC converters, and various types of electric machines.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes researchers, engineers, and developers in the fields of power electronics, electric drives, and control systems who require a flexible and powerful platform for rapid control prototyping.
Features
- Open-source rapid control prototyping platform tailored for power electronics and drive systems
- Support for advanced control algorithms such as model predictive control (MPC) and AI-based methods
- Implementation on Xilinx SoC-FPGAs, combining processor and FPGA capabilities
- Customizable control boards for power electronics and drives
- Comprehensive documentation and support resources available