One Gets Three! All-new 1U DC Power Supply with 3-channel Output
Chroma ATE launches the 62000E series of 1U DC power supplies with 3-channel output. This brand new addition to Chroma’s line of power supplies adopts full digital circuit control and high-power SiC MOSFET power devices as well as high-speed stability, high-power density, and 92% high efficiency. The 28 models offer either single-channel or 3-channel output, […]
Fuel Cell Simulation Improves Test Efficiency to Meet Hot Demand for Hydrogen Energy
The hydrogen energy industry has earned its place in the spotlight of renewable energy transition besides lithium batteries, solar power, and wind power. For example, Japan has announced its Basic Hydrogen Strategy, pledging to realize a hydrogen-based society, while the EU established the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance. This goes to show how the global market […]
Battery Simulator Accelerates Development of Mild Hybrid 48V
Fueled by increasingly stringent regulations on automotive emission and coupled with the ever-growing expansion and complexity of electrical equipment in vehicles, more and more hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) models are entering the market. From Japan to Europe, different automakers promote different hybrid technologies. Nevertheless, the 48V mild hybrid system has become the focal point for […]
How to Test a DC-DC Converter for Quality and Reliability
This post describes how to test a DC-DC converter. DC-DC converters are devices used to convert one DC voltage to another. DC-DC converters are used in a wide variety of products from portable devices such as cell phones, notebooks and laptop computers to electric vehicles and avionics. The range of input voltages and output voltages […]
Latest ISO 16750-2 and GS 95024-2-1 Automotive Standards for Electrical Load testing(2017/03/28)
Chroma launches its latest electrical load testing software for automotive parts. This soft panel integrates international standards ISO 16750-2 and GS 95024-2-1 into the 62000P and 62000H series DC power supplies. It easily controls the DC power supply online to provide graphic curves for testing. It is suitable for R&D and QA units for conducting […]
Solar Array Simulation Softpanel for Dynamic Shadowed I-V Curve Simulation With Up to 4096 Data Points
The PV Array and PV Inverter are two major components of a photovoltaic power generation system. The efficient performance of the PV Array and PV Inverter determine the return on investment of a PV power generation system over the long run. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the weather, irradiance, and temperature change characteristics of the […]
Museum Dedicates B-17 Powered By Chroma DC Power Supplies
The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum dedicates its B-17 ‘City of Savannah’ Restoration Project to hundreds of spectators. Foothill Ranch, CA: On Wednesday, January 28, 2015, The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum dedicated its B-17 ‘City of Savannah’ Restoration Project to hundreds of spectators including World War II veterans, current military personnel and the many […]
Chroma donates DC Supplies to Mighty Eighth Museum
The Mighty 8th Air Force Museum is preserving the legacy of the Greatest Generation in part through a restoration project of a B-17 bomber. On Tuesday, the “B-17 Flying Fortress City of Savannah” received a power boost from a California company. Chroma Systems Solutions donated equipment with a price tag of more than $15,000. The bomber […]
Battery Charge/Discharge Test Software
Chroma has developed two software modules that integrate a DC power supply and an electronic load for battery pack testing. The Battery Charge/Discharge Testing Software programs the test sequence, loop and stop conditions. The measured voltage, current and power data is recorded in a file for future analysis. The Dynamic Current Waveform Simulation Software records […]
Chroma’s PV Inverter Automatic Test Application
This Automated Test System uses the unique test command optimization technology to prevent the repeating control commands from sending to the system hardware devices. This improves the system test speed dramatically and makes Chroma 8000 PV Inverter Automatic Test Application, which uses open software architecture, highly efficient as a close or optimized automated test system. […]