Devendra S S

Devendra SS, DEE graduate from MEIP, Bangalore, having around 30+ years of experience in Test & Measuring Instruments solution in Power Electronics field. Area of expertise –  Power Electronics in Automotive Engineering  EV Power train, Motor and Battery testing  Motor Test Bed  Airbag Testing  Protocol Analysis & Ethernet EMI/EMC compliance  Integrated ATE and Automation solutions Knowledge on the Power Electronics brands (Sorensen, Elgar, Prodigit, ET Systems, Tektronix, Ametek, ITECH, Magna Power, Delta Electronika, Scientific, Chroma etc). Presently working as Product Manager – EV Aggregates at Aarjay International Pvt Ltd., Bangalore.

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Presentation

Revolutionizing Battery Testing – Cyclers vs DC Power Supplies

Battery testing is critical in energy storage, EV development, and industrial applications. While both battery cyclers and Bi-directional DC power supplies offer controlled power and energy recovery, their functionalities vary. Battery cyclers specialize in precise charge/discharge cycles, battery aging analysis, and efficiency testing. Meanwhile, bi-directional DC power supplies provide stable voltage and current with advanced regeneration capabilities, making them versatile for battery simulation and power conversion testing. This session will explore key differences, real-world applications, and how to choose the right solution for optimized performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in energy testing.