RapidPro Hardware
Signal conditioning, power stages, and intelligent I/O subsystems
RapidPro is a very compact, robust and modular hardware that extends dSPACE RCP systems with configurable automotive signal conditioning and power stages.
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The Right System for Each Application
Speedy and convenient: If you’re developing an ECU for an electrified drivetrain, you can now use a preconfigured RapidPro system. dSPACE also provides optimum support for other application areas.
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Optimized hybrids
Researchers from the University of Valenciennes and Hainaut-Cambrésis are developing new energy management algorithms to improve the fuel economy of micro and mild hybrid vehicles. dSPACE MicroAutoBox and further modular dSPACE systems are used to implement the control strategies both on test benches and in vehicles.
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Fuel Cell Revolution
For the past 20 years, Ford has gained a wealth of experience from their research and development of fuel cells for in-vehicle use. Ford’s researchers have tested several concepts in the laboratory and on the road. Thanks to this continuous development work, the new technology is approaching commercial viability.
- Scalable, modular and configurable system architecture
- Compact and robust enclosure for in-vehicle, laboratory and test bench use
- Software- and hardware-configurable off-the-shelf modules for signal conditioning and power stages
Signal Conditioning and Power Stages
The wide variety of sensors and actuators used in the automotive field, especially during the prototyping phase, means that each sensor or actuator often requires its own signal conditioning and power stage circuits. The flexibility and intelligent assistance provided by RapidPro will help you achieve challenging tasks for signal conditioning and power stages with high efficiency.
Intelligent I/O Subsystems
The functions being developed and integrated into cars are growing in complexity and volume. The acquisition and generation of I/O signals is also growing in complexity, for example, in engine management applications. Moreover, sophisticated algorithms usually need to be processed in a minimum of time. All these demanding tasks need to be performed within a standard prototyping environment with intelligent tools for assistance. With RapidPro you can build an intelligent I/O subsystem based on an MPC565 microcontroller.
For details, see Use Scenario B.
Key Benefits
The RapidPro hardware works as an extension to dSPACE prototyping systems. It is based on three different units: the RapidPro SC Unit, the RapidPro Power Unit, and the RapidPro Control Unit. They fulfil different tasks, such as signal conditioning (SC Unit), signal amplification (Power Unit) and providing advanced I/O functionality (Control Unit). All of these units can be used separately or connected to a stack, as one physical unit. Off-the-shelf hardware- and software-configurable signal conditioning (SC) and power stage (PS) modules can be installed in the units to set up individual systems that optimally fit the needs of a particular application. The modular concept, using modules that are hardware- and software-configurable, means that all components can be reused, reconfigured, or extended with a minimum of effort, for example in later projects or if requirements change.
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