Test & Measurement (page 4)
- Automotive power distribution box testers use programmable power supplies for flexibility
As the complexity of automotive electronics continues to grow, the distribution boxes now contain more than just fuses and connector terminals. A variety of relays, both mechanical…
- High quality programmable power supplies chosen to test Battery Management Systems
Battery Management Systems (BMS) are essential for automotive applications to ensure that critical functions, including charge and discharge control, cell monitoring and battery safety are performed correctly.…
- Compact programmable power supplies keep fuse box ATE system size to a minimum
To protect wiring and reduce the risks of automobile fires, a complex combination of relays and fuses is used. Thorough production testing of the fuse box is…
- Wide temperature range AC-DC modules power weather monitoring equipment
Equipment used for monitoring weather and climate conditions is now being used to assess profitability of potential wind power sites. By using lasers, very accurate measurements can…
- Automotive Hardware in the Loop simulators utilise programmable power supplies
HiL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) simulators are used early on in the development process for a number of automotive products, including powertrain systems and electronic control modules. As time to…
- Mass spectrometer bespoke Power+ Solution developed for automotive material testing
Mass spectrometry is a reliable way of predicting the identity and the quantity of compounds in samples. The automotive industry is now using this technology to analyse…
- How programmable power supplies are being used to test heating and cooling systems for electric cars
Electric and hybrid vehicles use high voltage batteries in the range of 300 to 400Vdc to power the motor. Unlike petrol and diesel cars, an electric heater…
- 2400W programmable power supply for automotive electric motor testing
The DC battery voltage in a vehicle can vary over a wide range, normally 9 to 16V, but under cold start conditions it can go as low…
- Why were programmable power supplies used in a Hardware-in-the-Loop tester?
The complexity of electronics used in vehicles continues to grow, driven by the need for enhanced safety and reduction in emissions. This has created a requirement to…
- Programmable power supplies run electroluminescent lamps to test solar panels
Solar panels are tested to identify defects and measure their output capability, which can deteriorate with age. Electroluminescent lamps (EL) are used to simulate sunlight and the…
