Software enables FPGA use in control tasks

By moving control loops onto reconfigurable hardware, engineers for the first time ever can achieve execution speed of over 100 kHz and conveniently develop highly dynamic electric drive systems for applications demanding precise position and speed.  The XSG AC Motor Control Library addresses these requirements with powerful capabilities for high-performance evaluation of various types of position sensors, including encoders, resolvers etc., and flexible generation of Pulse Width modulation (PWM) signals.  Developers can flexibly combine library components using the dSPACE RTI FPGA Programming Blockset software.

Electric drives are increasingly being incorporated into basic, complex and safety-relevant vehicle functions in automotive, aerospace and many other applications due to its ability to provide precision control, while providing benefits for reducing cost and emissions.  dSPACE products speed up the development of electronic control unit software for electric drive applications for mild/full hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, aerospace electro-mechanical (EMA) and electro-Hydraulic (EHA) actuators, drivetrain actuators, electronic servo steering, auxiliary aggregates (oil and water pumps), etc.