FPGA-Based DC-DC Converter as Educational and Research Platform

This work describes the implementation of an FPGA-based teaching and research platform for university education of electric engineers. The aim is to provide students with practical experience in design and implementation of control systems, particularly with regard to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). The platform enables students to implement different control strategies and investigate their effects. The importance of FPGAs for real-time applications is explained and initial measurement results are presented. As a result, this platform offers an effective opportunity to experience and deepen the interaction between the various engineering disciplines.