Quick Takeaways
- It enables EV engineers to validate motor control software without physical motors, cutting development time and cost.
- The FPGA-based real-time simulation brings hardware-accurate electric motor behavior directly into CANoe.
Vector Informatik Electric Motor Model Option for CANoe has been introduced to help developers validate electric motor control units long before physical hardware becomes available. The new capability allows engineering teams to simulate real motor behavior inside the CANoe test environment, accelerating development cycles while reducing dependence on early prototypes.
Vector Informatik’s solution enables engineers to test motor control logic in a virtual yet hardware-realistic setup, making it possible to detect functional issues early and shorten time-to-market for electrified powertrain systems.
Vector Informatik Electric Motor Model Option for CANoe brings virtual motors to life
The Vector Informatik Electric Motor Model Option for CANoe provides ready-to-use physical simulation models for multiple electric motor technologies. These preconfigured models replicate the electrical and mechanical behavior of motors with high accuracy, supporting different propulsion and actuator use cases.
The supported motor types include:
These models allow developers to validate algorithms across a wide range of electric drive architectures without switching between separate tools.
FPGA-based real-time motor simulation for high-fidelity testing
All motor models run directly on the FPGA of the Vector Multi-IO module VT5838. By using high-frequency pulse-width-modulated signals, the system closes the control loop in real time and feeds realistic electrical signals back to the motor control unit.
This setup provides accurate feedback to the MCU while avoiding the need for high voltages or high currents. As a result, developers can perform safe and repeatable testing in a laboratory environment while still working with hardware-level interfaces.
Fault injection and operating condition validation
The simulation environment supports both standard operating scenarios and fault conditions, enabling engineers to stress-test motor control software early in the development cycle. This allows teams to verify how the MCU reacts to abnormal behavior before expensive prototypes are built.
For more complex applications, the platform also offers open Simulink-based models. These can be extended with additional components such as sensors and inverters, giving users the flexibility to tailor the virtual powertrain to their specific project requirements.
Full vehicle integration with virtual test driving
For system-level and vehicle-level validation, the Vector Informatik Electric Motor Model Option for CANoe can be combined with the DYNA4 virtual test drive platform. This allows motor control strategies to be evaluated within a complete digital vehicle, including driver behavior, road conditions, and powertrain interactions.
By linking motor simulation with virtual driving scenarios, development teams gain deeper insight into real-world performance without leaving the test bench, improving calibration quality and functional robustness across the entire vehicle.
Vector Informatik’s solution enables engineers to test motor control logic in a virtual yet hardware-realistic setup, making it possible to detect functional issues early and shorten time-to-market for electrified powertrain systems.
Vector Informatik Electric Motor Model Option for CANoe brings virtual motors to life
The Vector Informatik Electric Motor Model Option for CANoe provides ready-to-use physical simulation models for multiple electric motor technologies. These preconfigured models replicate the electrical and mechanical behavior of motors with high accuracy, supporting different propulsion and actuator use cases.
The supported motor types include:
- Permanent magnet synchronous motors
- Brushless DC motors
- Induction motors
- Conventional DC motors
These models allow developers to validate algorithms across a wide range of electric drive architectures without switching between separate tools.
FPGA-based real-time motor simulation for high-fidelity testing
All motor models run directly on the FPGA of the Vector Multi-IO module VT5838. By using high-frequency pulse-width-modulated signals, the system closes the control loop in real time and feeds realistic electrical signals back to the motor control unit.
This setup provides accurate feedback to the MCU while avoiding the need for high voltages or high currents. As a result, developers can perform safe and repeatable testing in a laboratory environment while still working with hardware-level interfaces.
Fault injection and operating condition validation
The simulation environment supports both standard operating scenarios and fault conditions, enabling engineers to stress-test motor control software early in the development cycle. This allows teams to verify how the MCU reacts to abnormal behavior before expensive prototypes are built.
For more complex applications, the platform also offers open Simulink-based models. These can be extended with additional components such as sensors and inverters, giving users the flexibility to tailor the virtual powertrain to their specific project requirements.
Full vehicle integration with virtual test driving
For system-level and vehicle-level validation, the Vector Informatik Electric Motor Model Option for CANoe can be combined with the DYNA4 virtual test drive platform. This allows motor control strategies to be evaluated within a complete digital vehicle, including driver behavior, road conditions, and powertrain interactions.
By linking motor simulation with virtual driving scenarios, development teams gain deeper insight into real-world performance without leaving the test bench, improving calibration quality and functional robustness across the entire vehicle.
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