R&D & Power Electronics

Power Electronics & R&D
OVERVIEW

Hardware development
One-stop contracting

As a startup from Nagoya University, we have developed over 50 projects. From power electronics to FA equipment, IoT and embedded devices, we solve manufacturing issues through circuit design, software development, and analysis. We not only provide comprehensive support, but also flexibly accept partial support such as design only or evaluation only.

BY THE NUMBERS

Link T&B R&D in numbers

50cases+
Power electronics/embedded development track record
99.3%
PFC converter Achieved conversion efficiency
98.7%
DC-DC converter (6.6kW) efficiency
9Phase
Flexible support from requirements definition to delivery
From Nagoya University JAXA joint research SiC / GaN / GaO

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Challenges
😰Due to lack of power electronics personnel within the company, development is not progressing.
🔬There is no subcontractor that can handle next-generation semiconductors such as SiC and GaN
🔌I would like to outsource the prototyping and evaluation of EV chargers and inverters.
⏱️Can't find a partner who can provide consistent support from design to evaluation

Link T&B provides one-stop solutions for design, simulation, prototyping, and evaluation.

Our Services

Services
01

Power Electronics

Power electronics design/development/evaluation contract

We provide integrated contract development for power electronics equipment, from circuit design to simulation, prototyping, and evaluation. Compatible with next-generation power semiconductors such as SiC/GaN and achieving the industry's highest level of efficiency.

  • DC-DC / AC-DC converter design (~several 10kW class)
  • PFC (power factor correction) circuit development and 99.3% efficiency record
  • SiC / GaN / GaO power semiconductor selection and circuit design
  • Circuit simulation using MATLAB, Simulink, and Scideam
  • EMC/thermal design/board artwork design
  • Motor design/analysis/characteristic evaluation (BLDC/PMSM/SRM, etc.)
02

xEV Charging & Inverter

xEV charging/inverter development

Development of chargers and inverters for next-generation EVs. We also support designs that comply with CHAdeMO communication and in-vehicle quality, and have a track record of mass producing portable EV chargers.

  • EV charger (AC/DC rapid) circuit/control development
  • Design and implementation of bidirectional OBC (V2H/V2L compatible)
  • Circuit design and control software for motor drive inverters
  • CHAdeMO communication protocol compatible/CAN communication logger
  • Designed in compliance with automotive quality (ISO 26262, etc.) standards
03

FA & Industrial

Contract development of FA equipment and industrial equipment

We provide consistent support for control units and power supply units for factory automation and industrial equipment, from prototyping to mass production. We also flexibly support PLC coordination and sensor IF design.

  • Control board design and mass production support for factory automation
  • Motor driver/sensor interface development
  • Compatible with PLC cooperation/industrial communication protocols
  • Industrial power supply unit/isolated converter design
  • All-in-one support from prototyping to evaluation to mass production transition
04

IoT & Embedded

IoT/embedded device development

Realize remote control and data collection by designing and developing IoT/embedded systems. It is widely compatible with FPGA, ARM, and microcontrollers from various companies, and has a track record of signage terminals in mass production.

  • Firmware development for FPGA/ARM/Renesas MCU
  • Embedded Linux/RTOS-based OS layer development
  • SIM-equipped IoT device/remote monitoring system design
  • Edge AI camera/image recognition device development
  • Implementation of cloud cooperation/OTA update mechanism
05

Technical Consulting

Technical Consulting

Based on our academic knowledge from Nagoya University and our development experience of over 50 projects, we support feasibility studies and technology strategy formulation in the power electronics field. We can provide services ranging from spot-on consultations to long-term consultations.

  • Technology feasibility study/patent trend study
  • Support for selecting power semiconductors (Si/SiC/GaN)
  • Comparative study and optimization proposal for circuit topology
  • EMC/thermal design/reliability design advisory
  • Technical advisory contract and in-house study sessions

Compatible technology

Technology
MCU
FPGA ARM Microcontrollers from various companies Embedded OS
simulation
MATLAB Simulink Scideam Electromagnetic analysis Thermal analysis, etc.
design
Circuit design Artwork design
Evaluation
Circuit evaluation Power semiconductor evaluation Microcontroller operation evaluation Motor bench production
power semiconductor
Si SiC GaN GaO Advanced compound semiconductor devices Module Embedded
motor
BLDC PMSM SRM Induction motor Motor design and analysis Drive control Motor bench

Development results by field

Track Record

As a startup from Nagoya University, we have a track record of over 50 developments, mainly in power electronics. We will introduce representative results in each field.

Power electronics

Power Electronics — Design, development, and evaluation of converters and inverters

SiC-MOSFET PFC 5kW

Efficiency 99.3%

Highly efficient power factor improvement circuit using next-generation power semiconductor SiC. Achieves the industry's highest level of conversion efficiency.

SiC-MOSFET DC-DC converter 6.6kW

Efficiency 98.7%

Design, prototyping, and evaluation of high-efficiency isolated DC-DC converters for EV charging.

Inverter for xEV

motor drive control

We provide comprehensive support from circuit design of inverters for electric vehicles to control software development.

Electronic device development

Electronic Device Development — Custom device design for cameras, communications, sensors, etc.

Image recognition/identification camera

Edge AI|Real-time processing

Developed a camera module equipped with an image recognition algorithm. Real-time processing of object detection and identification on the edge side.

digital signage terminal

Equipped with SIM|Supports remote operation

Developed a signage terminal with a built-in SIM that can remotely distribute content. Currently in mass production and operation.

CHAdeMO communication logger

CAN communication|D1/D2 monitoring

Acquires and records CAN communication and D1/D2 operating status during quick charging in real time, contributing to quality control of charging infrastructure.

LiC battery management system

Cell monitoring | Charge/discharge control

BMS circuit design and firmware development for lithium ion capacitors. Integrated cell voltage monitoring and charge/discharge control.

Module development

Module Development — Design, prototyping, and evaluation of power semiconductor modules

SiC/GaN advanced power semiconductor module

discrete module

Design, prototyping, and characteristic evaluation of modules using next-generation power semiconductor devices. Achieves high efficiency and high voltage resistance.

GaN HEMT embedded module

Built-in board|Ultra high-speed switching

Embedded technology that embeds GaN HEMTs into the board achieves both ultra-high-speed switching and high-density packaging.

Si MOSFET embedded module

Built-in board|Low noise, high density

Proprietary technology that embeds Si MOSFET into the substrate achieves low noise and high density. Expanding the possibilities of next-generation power modules.

Embedded control software

Embedded Software — Firmware development for power converters

Bidirectional PFC/DCDC control software

Compatible with both single phase and three phase

Developed control software for bidirectional PFC and DCDC converters compatible with both single-phase and three-phase systems.

Inverter/converter control software

Motor drive | Power conversion

We have developed a large number of embedded control software for various inverters and converters. Realizes high-speed, high-precision control.

Simulation

Simulation — High-precision analysis of circuits, heat, and electromagnetic fields

High efficiency inverter analysis

MATLAB / Simulink

Optimize switching loss and efficiency of inverter circuits through simulation. Significantly shorten design cycles.

Bidirectional onboard charger analysis

Circuit topology optimization

Simulated circuit characteristics and control response for V2H compatible bidirectional OBC.

Thermal analysis/electromagnetic field analysis

FEM / FEA

We support improved reliability and miniaturization through thermal design of power modules and electromagnetic field analysis of magnetic components.

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Strengths of this business

Strength
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Solving manufacturing issues with academic knowledge from Nagoya University and a track record of over 50 cases.

Startup from Nagoya University. Numerous presentations at international conferences such as IEEE. We support a wide range of development areas, from power electronics to FA equipment and IoT devices, and realize designs based on the latest technology.

A one-stop system of requirements definition → simulation → circuit design → software design → manufacturing → evaluation → tuning → delivery. We can also flexibly respond to requests for specific phases such as "just circuit design" or "just simulation".

A track record of joint research with major automobile manufacturers, JAXA, and Nagoya University. Compatible with next-generation power semiconductors such as SiC / GaN / GaO, FPGA / ARM / microcontrollers from various companies.

How to proceed with work

Workflow

Not only can we do it all at once, but we can also provide spot support for specific phases.

Hearing
Requirements definition

Organizing issues, specifications, and schedules

Design/Simulation
Circuit/Board/Software

Circuit design/board design
Simulation verification

Prototype/manufacturing
Prototype

Prototype board/casing Firmware implementation

Evaluation/Tuning
Testing/Optimization

Performance evaluation/EMC test Parameter optimization

Delivery/mass production support
Delivery

Delivery of deliverables Mass production transition support

* Spot support for specific phases such as “design only” and “evaluation only” is also possible.

The actual development process is divided into 9 phases, and we can flexibly respond to requests for only the necessary phases.

PHASE 01Requirements definitionRequirements
PHASE 02Specification formulationSpecification
PHASE 03SimulationSimulation
PHASE 04Circuit DesignCircuit Design
PHASE 05Software DesignSoftware
PHASE 06ManufacturingManufacturing
PHASE 07EvaluationEvaluation
PHASE 08TuningTuning
PHASE 09Delivery/OperationDelivery
🔧 Partial support OK Circuit design only Simulation only Evaluation and testing only Software development only Design + prototype + evaluation

For development for automotive and industrial equipment, we can also support quality control processes based on the V-shaped model/W-shaped model.

Solving technical issues

Please feel free to contact us for any inquiries regarding hardware development.

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ
What development phase can you start from?

We can handle all phases, from feasibility studies at the conceptual stage to detailed design, prototyping, evaluation, and mass production design. We also welcome requests for only part of the phase.

Do you accept NDA (non-disclosure agreement)?

Yes, we can sign an NDA. It is possible to exchange detailed technical information after signing an NDA at the time of the initial consultation.

What is the approximate development cost?

Although it varies depending on the development content and scale, we will first provide you with a free technical consultation and estimate. We flexibly respond to everything from small-scale circuit evaluations to large-scale system development.

Does it support next-generation semiconductors such as SiC and GaN?

Yes, we support the latest compound semiconductor devices including SiC, GaN, and GaO. Utilizing Nagoya University's research knowledge, we perform optimal device selection and circuit design.

How long does development take?

Depending on the scale and complexity of the project, it usually takes 2 to 4 weeks for a simple circuit evaluation and 3 to 6 months for full-scale converter development. The schedule can be flexibly adjusted after consultation.

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