Model-based engineering is a crucial methodology that supports the entire development cycle of power electronics, from design to test and integration. This process typically involves various simulation approaches (e.g., MIL, SIL, and C-HIL) tailored to the specific requirements of each development stage. However, it often leads to the use of multiple software environments, necessitating the creation and maintenance of multiple models. As a result, manual changes must be propagated across these models, requiring additional time and leading to poor version control, a higher risk of introducing modeling errors, and increased costs.
In response to these challenges, this tutorial explores how to seamlessly transition from offline simulation to real controller implementation, maintaining true model continuity from the early design phase through practical implementation and testing. Typhoon HIL’s integrated model-based engineering solutions will be showcased, demonstrating how to streamline the development process for power electronics applications. An example workflow will guide attendees from initial design using the TyphoonSim™ offline simulator, through automatic code generation for target microcontrollers using the TI C2000 Toolbox, and concluding with real-time
testing using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL). The tutorial includes hands-on sessions where participants will interact directly with the software toolchain. This tutorial offers a valuable opportunity for those looking to deepen their understanding of streamlining the design and testing of controllers for power electronics applications.