DENSOs Novel Development Approach for Power Electronics and Controllers

Authors

R. Klink, D. Heintges, S. Aleff, DENSO AUTOMOTIVE Deutschland GmbH; R. Scheer, J. Andert, VKA, RWTH Aachen University

Summary

As a global player, DENSO offers technologies to reduce global warming and solve issues related to energy and resource use. This contributes to an environmentally friendly, sustainable society and the realization of highly efficient mobility. In addition to the optimal use of primary energy sources, carbon-neutral production and innovative vehicle concepts, the electrification of vehicle powertrains is a major lever for reducing the environmental impact. In addition to optimized powertrain components, consideration of their interactions offers additional potential of system improvement. These interactions are highly influenced by the power electronics and the respective control strategy depending on the vehicle requirements. DENSO’s novel development approach, presented in this paper, can adapt functions and components on the basis of the individual target vehicle. Through a virtual environment in combination with component test benches, interrelationships in the...