Design, modeling and multiphysical simulation of new converter concepts in different power classes
Taking the requirements of different applications into account, such as electric vehicles, smart homes, Industry 4.0 and more
Use of virtual prototyping and optimization methods in order to discover the physical limits of new concepts and assemblies
Construction and analysis of prototypes in order to validate new simulation and design methods with them
Development of extremely small, densely-packed converters including power management functions – micro power supply
Thus development of new, worldwide best-in-class converter systems
Research of energy harvesting concepts based on different physical effects for extreme low-power systems
RESEARCH COMPETENCIES
Design, modeling and simulation of power electronic components and circuits up to electro-mechanical systems. Special focus on multi-physical simulation methodologies to record different physical dependencies and interactions.
Starting with virtual prototypes, application of optimization methods to validate new concepts in relation to variation of parameters
New converters can be developed with these methods, which are optimized for different characteristics, such as highest power density, highest robustness or smallest construction form
Construction and complete evaluation of converters of different power classes and degrees of integration, also taking all EMC-related issues into account.
