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Lower Cost . The controller will reduce the material cost of the customer's equipment, labor content, and overhead related to both materials and labor (purchasing transactions cost, accounting transactions costs, factory overhead). This reduction may be from 20% to 50% of the cost of the unit depending on the equipment power rating. |
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Reduction in the size and weight of the unit . As with calculators in the early 1970's, technological advancement allows equipment to become smaller and lighter. Smaller and lighter can translate into several cost reductions including labor, transportation, and materials. |
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Increased performance . The fast math-intensive functions and high execution speed allow for faster control response and correction to achieve desired parameters and therefore a better performing machine. |
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Automation of in-house testing . The DSP software allows for automation of the testing process, thus reducing the labor content of the technical staff. |
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Increased design flexibility . The software within the DSP can be easily modified to optimize the application once in use in the field or if the application changes once the unit is installed. |
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Ease of design modification or troubleshooting in the field . Customers wanting to diagnose or modify the functionality of their equipment once they receive it can have it done via software and modem rather than returning it to the factory or having an expensive service call. |
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A reduction in energy consumption . Active harmonic cancellation and better energy management achieved by the real-time control of the DSP and the software that controls it reduces energy consumption. |
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Standardization across product lines . The same controller board can be used for a battery charger, an inverter or a switched mode power supplies; thus economics are achieved by reducing the number of components in inventory across numerous product lines as well as the overhead associated with specifying and purchasing components
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Reduced Time to market . Software is certainly easier to revise than manufactured hardware.
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