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Edge Intelligence
of the impedance characteristics can be
used to assess the health status as well as
the performance of the system even under
faulty operation.
In conclusion, recent advances in integrated
circuits, machine learning, and
computing have opened up several possibilities
to make informed assessments and
decisions regarding the health and operational
performance of modern power
conversion systems. In a world buzzing
with the promises of " smart " grids and
" autonomous " vehicles for a sustainable
future, we are not too far away from realizing
power conversion systems with true
intelligence at the edge.
This article was written by Harish Sarma
Krishnamoorthy, Associate Professor,
ECE Department, University of Houston
(Houston, TX). For more information,
visit www.ece.uh.edu.
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