Tektronix Unveils Next-Generation Battery and High-Power Test Solutions
Tektronix Korea, as a leader in precision measurement solutions, is showcasing its advanced battery and high-power testing technologies at InterBattery 2025, the global battery industry’s premier event. This highlights the company’s commitment to driving innovation and reliability in electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage system (ESS) battery development.
As South Korea solidifies its position as a global battery powerhouse—led by LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI, and SK On—Tektronix Korea continues to deliver cutting-edge measurement tools essential for next-gen battery R&D and quality assurance.
Through its participation, Tektronix Korea aims to deepen collaboration with local manufacturers and research institutions, introducing tailored testing solutions that propel global battery innovation forward.
Emerging Trends and Key Challenges
- Intensified Competition in Large-Cylinder Battery Tech
Korean giants LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI unveiled 46-series large-cylinder batteries with 5x higher energy density for robotics, ESS, and electric aviation. Testing challenges persist under extreme current/voltage conditions due to electromagnetic interference and inefficient cycles in traditional systems. Surging global demand fuels R&D in solid-state electrolytes and silicon anodes. - Lifecycle Gaps
Solid-state (Samsung), mid-nickel high-voltage (SK On), and sodium-ion tech race toward commercialization. Fragmented lifecycle validation standards—from R&D to recycling—and strict regulations like the EU’s “Battery Passport” drive adoption of digital quality systems. - Multi-Scenario Testing Demands Innovation
Applications now span service robots (e.g., Samsung’s DAL-e), solar vehicles, and drones, requiring tailored metrics: ESS demands >10,000 cycles, aviation needs extreme-temperature power. Legacy systems struggle with dynamic simulations and energy waste, spurring demand for smart, low-carbon testing solutions.
Setting a New Standard in Battery Testing: Tektronix Solutions
To ensure battery efficiency, stability, and reliability across the entire value chain, Tektronix delivers end-to-end test solutions spanning R&D, production, and quality assurance. The company’s precision measurement tools and software platforms—designed for cells, modules, and packs—empower customers to overcome critical technical challenges in the rapidly evolving EV and ESS sectors.
Innovative Solutions on Display:
- High-Precision Voltage and Current Measurement: Keithley SourceMeter 2450, 2470
Accurate analysis and evaluation of battery characteristics require high-resolution voltage and current measurement.
- Max Voltage: 1100V
- Ultra-low current measurement capability: down to 10fA (femtoampere)
- Pulse and Sweep functions → Enables battery charge/discharge characterization
- High-speed data acquisition → Real-time test analysis
- Battery Short Check and Busbar Welding Quality Evaluation: Keithley 2460 SourceMeter + 3706A System
- Validating busbar welding quality and detecting short circuits are essential in battery manufacturing.
- 1µΩ low-resistance measurement → Ensures reliable welding evaluation
- High-throughput multi-channel testing → Supports automated production lines
- Battery module short circuit detection
- Charge/Discharge Testing and Aging Evaluation: DAQ6510
To verify the long-term reliability of batteries, charge/discharge testing and aging evaluations are critical.
- Expandable up to 80 channels → Enables precise internal voltage difference measurement
- Real-time monitoring of battery voltage/current changes during charge/discharge cycles
- High-speed data logging for in-depth analysis
- Battery Internal Impedance and Insulation Resistance Measurement: 6517B Electrometer & 8009 Fixture
Battery performance is directly influenced by impedance and insulation resistance, requiring high-precision measurement tools.
- Insulation resistance measurement up to 10PΩ (petaohms) → Detects battery leakage current
- Ultra-sensitive current measurement down to 0.01fA (femtoampere)
- Applicable to battery R&D and quality assurance (QA) processes
- High-Voltage DC Testing Solutions: EA Elektro-Automatik Product Line
With the integration of EA Elektro-Automatik, Tektronix Korea has significantly strengthened its high-voltage DC test solutions.
- EA’s high-efficiency regenerative power supplies and electronic loads offer up to 3.84MW output with over 96% regeneration efficiency, minimizing battery test costs and environmental impact.
- Supports up to 2,000V voltage and 64,000A current, addressing a wide range of battery test requirements.
Empowering the Green Energy Transition
The 2024 acquisition of EA Elektro-Automatik—a European leader in high-power electronics with 50+ years of expertise—has transformed Tektronix Korea’s capabilities. By merging EA’s regenerative power systems (96% efficiency, up to 3.84MW output) with Tektronix’s precision measurement tools, the company now delivers end-to-end solutions spanning microvolt-level accuracy to megawatt-scale validation.
This synergy aligns with global shifts like 800V EV platforms, hydrogen fuel cells, and stringent efficiency standards, positioning Tektronix Korea to accelerate South Korea’s leadership in next-gen batteries and clean energy. Tailored solutions for EV, ESS, and renewable markets address critical challenges in safety, scalability, and sustainability—proving innovation and environmental stewardship go hand in hand.
Driving Compliance and Innovation in Global Markets
Tektronix Korea’s solutions are pivotal in helping manufacturers comply with emerging regulations, such as Europe’s Battery Passport and China’s NESTA (New Energy Vehicle Electrical Safety Technology Assessment). By combining Tektronix’s expertise in measurement standards with EA’s high-power capabilities, the company ensures traceability, safety, and sustainability across EV, ESS, and renewable energy projects.
James Lee, Managing Director of Tektronix Korea, said:
The future of energy demands on technologies that harmonize peak performance with environmental stewardship,
“With EA’s integration, we’re not just keeping pace with industry trends—we’re setting new benchmarks for efficiency and reliability.”
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