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IJEETC 2025 Vol.14(3): 172-179
doi: 10.18178/ijeetc.14.3.172-179

Programmable Load with Real-Time Data Logging and Load Profiling for DC-DC Converters and Renewable Sources

Swathi Hatwar H.,, Anup Shetty, and Suryanarayana K.*
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, NITTE (Deemed to be University), NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte-574110, India
Email: hswathihatwar@nitte.edu.in (S.H.H.), anup.shetty@nitte.edu.in (A.S.), suryanarayana@nitte.edu.in (S.K.)
*Corresponding author

Manuscript received January 24, 2025; revised March 9, 2025; accepted March 13, 2025

Abstract—The validation of renewable energy systems and battery technologies is challenging due to the dynamic and non-ideal behaviour of real-world loads. This study presents a programmable load solution designed to emulate such loads using FET switches and passive components, controlled by an STM32 microcontroller for precision and reliability. The system operates in multiple modes, including Constant Current (CC), Constant Voltage (CV), Constant Resistance (CR), Constant Power (CP), and energy source profiling with a maximum voltage of 100V and current capacity of 50A, incorporating overcurrent and overvoltage protection for safety. It supports the validation of diverse power sources such as Switched-Mode Power Supplies (SMPS), battery chargers, and renewable energy systems, while providing real-time data logging and remote monitoring for detailed analysis. This solution reduces testing time and costs by enabling efficient, automated testing and characterization, offering flexibility for various scenarios and ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of DC-DC converters and renewable energy systems.

 
Index Terms—DC-DC Converter testing, Renewable energy system characterization, battery characterization, STM32- based control system, real-time data logging

Cite: Swathi Hatwar H., Anup Shetty, and Suryanarayana K., "Programmable Load with Real-Time Data Logging and Load Profiling for DC-DC Converters and Renewable Sources," International Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering & Telecommunications, Vol. 14, No. 3, pp. 172-179, 2025. doi: 10.18178/ijeetc.14.3.172-179

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