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iMP Electronics

High Current Ripple Generator System 1200App

The iMP Ripple Generator is a high-performance solution engineered for demanding validation of electric vehicle high-voltage bus systems. It superimposes precise AC ripple currents onto DC operating points, faithfully replicating the inverter-induced noise that batteries, e-axles, and onboard components experience in real-world operation. Developed to meet key OEM standards LV123, VW80300, VW80303, and ISO 21498-2:2021 it is the trusted choice for labs that cannot afford measurement uncertainty.

Power:

5kVA to 1MVA

Voltage:

Up to 1000VL-L

Frequency:

40Hz-200Hz

Why Choose iMP DC Ripple Test

Easy Integration

Installs into existing test benches without modification compatible with standard DC supplies and automation platforms.

Fast & Accurate

Non-inhansive coupling network with closed-loop ripple current and voltage control directly at the DUT.

Scalable

Parallel up to 6 units for 1200 Appexpand capacity without replacing existing hardware.

Total Waveform Control

Full control of amplitude, frequency, and waveform shape across 150 Hz to 300 kHz without switching range.

Key Features

  • Ripple current: 120 App / 200 App per unit (adjustable)
  • Parallel operation of up to 6 units  up to 1200 Apk-pk
  • Wide frequency range: 150 Hz – 300 kHz, no range switching required
  • DC operating voltage support: 0 to 1200 V as standard
  • Ripple voltage: 350 Vpp (@ 120 A) / 170 Vpp (@ 200 A)
  • Ripple power: up to 4 kVA rms per unit
  • Compact and energy-efficient: only a single 230 V / 16 A socket needed for >600 App systems
  • Ripple Generator unit < 120 kg at 600 App; Shield Box < 60 kg at 1200 V / 1200 A
  • RS485 or LAN interface with ASCII-based protocol for test bench automation
  • Protected against DUT failures under full load
  • Compatible with IMP   LISN / artificial network capability

Cost-Effective, High Power Frequency Conversion

Accurate Ripple at the Device Under Test

Accurate Ripple at the Device Under Test

Inverter switching in real electric powertrains creates a continuous mid-frequency ripple on the DC bus. On a testbed, this noise is absent  which means batteries, onboard chargers, and other HV components are tested under conditions that don’t reflect reality. The IMP Ripple Generator closes this gap by injecting controlled ripple current directly at the DUT, with patented coupling network technology ensuring the amplitude and waveform are measured and controlled at the device itself  not at the generator output.

  • Direct current and/or voltage control at the DUT
  • Any waveform supported (sinusoidal, arbitrary, recorded drive profiles)
  • Closed-loop control eliminates cable and coupling impedance error

Scalable Architecture for High-Power Applications

Most test labs start with a single unit and grow. The IMP system is designed for this: up to 6 ripple generators can be operated in parallel under a single Ripple System Controller, scaling seamlessly from 120 App to 1200 App. This makes it equally suited to component-level testing and full e-axle or power HIL validation  all within the same hardware platform.

  • Single controller manages all parallel units
  • Modular growth path  no need to replace equipment as test requirements evolve
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FAQ

A high‑current ripple generator system is a specialized test system designed to superimpose controlled AC ripple current onto a DC current or DC operating point, enabling realistic simulation of ripple conditions seen in real‑world power electronics and battery systems.

1200 A_pp (peak to peak) refers to the maximum amplitude of the AC ripple current that can be injected. This allows testing of components and systems under very high ripple stress conditions.

The main purpose is to:
• Simulate realistic ripple currents
• Stress components thermally and electrically
• Validate durability, lifetime, and robustness
• Test systems under operating conditions that cannot be reproduced with DC sources alone

• DC power supply → Provides steady DC voltage or current
• Ripple generator → Injects controlled AC current ripple on top of an existing DC operating point

Ripple generators are used when dynamic current stress is the key test requirement

Common applications include:
• Battery and battery pack testing
• EV powertrain and DC link validation
• Capacitor and busbar testing
• Power electronics and inverter validation
• Automotive and industrial endurance testing
It is also used for demanding e-vehicle HV bus tests according to LV123, MBN 11123, VW80300 & ISO 21498-2:2021