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AC and DC Power Cycling Testing

Testing Capabilities

X-Power offers a state-of-the-art, intelligent platform that allows performing both DC- and AC- power-cycling tests on power electronic discrete components as well as modules.

Schematic of the AC and DC Power Cycling Tester at X-POWER

Specifications

  • AC and DC power-cycling ​
  • 70 Arms / 700 Vdc​
  • User-friendly and pre-programmed user interface​
  • Controllable switching frequency, modulation strategy, cooling set-point, and more​
  • 24/7 remote control + optional video-logging capacity ​
  • 0-150 °C heatsink temperature range
  • Up to 200 sample/s, optical-fiber-based junction temperature logging
  • Per-switching-period sampling of Vce_on
  • Automatic and configurable end-of-test conditions*
  • Up to 6 independent units for parallel testing campaigns

*X-Power offers further services for post-failure analysis.

Potential to Research and Industry Service

  • Accelerated life testing of power electronic components
  • Mission-profile based assessment of accumulated damage