Development and manufacturing of AC/DC current and voltage sources, power amplifiers and standards-compliant test and simulation systems.
Spitzenberger & Spies GmbH & Co. KG
ViechtachNew on Amplifa
About Spitzenberger & Spies
Since 1963, Spitzenberger & Spies has been developing and manufacturing analogue linear transistor amplifiers, AC/DC current and voltage sources as well as complete measurement and test system solutions in Viechtach in Lower Bavaria. Based on 4-quadrant amplifiers, the systems simulate supply voltages from DC up to several hundred kHz at power levels up to the megawatt range (50 W to 1 MW, voltages up to 1500 V, currents up to 30 kA, multiphase). The portfolio includes mains simulation for automotive, avionics and rail, PV simulators and test systems for solar inverters, EMC test and simulation systems as well as custom special test benches for unit and series testing of industrial components such as circuit breakers, contactors, fuses, coils, transformers, capacitors and luminaires. The products are used primarily in development and test laboratories as well as in quality assurance; customers include automotive manufacturers such as Audi, BMW, VW and Ford. The company's own quality assurance accompanies the entire production process, complemented by a calibration laboratory according to PTB guidelines with DKD-calibrated measuring equipment. The company employs more than 70 staff on 3000 m² of production and administrative floor space.
- Site
- Viechtach
- Processes
- Manufacture of AC/DC current and voltage sources (4-quadrant amplifiers) for test and, AC/DC mains simulation from DC to several hundred kHz, power up to the megawatt range, Photovoltaic test and simulation systems (PV simulator PVS, AC resistive load RLC, test systems, Automotive/avionics/rail supply simulation (12V, 24V, 48V on-board supplies, test pulses ISO 7637,, Magnetic field testing ISO 11452-8, EMC test and simulation systems (emission and immunity, conducted interference,, Calibration of measuring equipment according to PTB standards (DKD-calibrated), Custom special test benches (circuit breakers, battery simulation, terminal testing, PHIL,
- Materials
- APS – AC/DC 4-Quadrant Voltage Amplifier, LVA – AC/DC 4-Quadrant Voltage Amplifier, DCS – AC Switching Current Amplifier, ACS – AC/DC 4-Quadrant Current Amplifier, DRU – Source/Sink Power Extension/Recuperation, CS – DC Current Source, PVS – PV Simulator, RLC – AC Resistive Load
- Certificates
- Calibration according to PTB guidelines (DKD-calibrated measuring equipment), ISO 9001 (documented)
- Founded
- 1963
- Employees
- more than 70
- Industries
- Automotive industry, Avionics, Rail, Solar/photovoltaics, Household appliance manufacturers, Industrial component manufacturers
- 01
Development and design
- 02
Manufacturing of the devices from high-quality components
- 03
Continuous quality assurance during production
- 04
Calibration in the in-house laboratory (PTB/DKD)
- 05
Assembly and testing of individual devices up to complete test systems
- 06
Software (SPS TestManager), application consulting and support
- 07
Worldwide distribution via sales partners
Product Lines and Processes
APS – AC/DC 4-Quadrant Voltage Amplifier
Voltage amplifier from DC to 10 kHz, 0–300 V rms, basis for mains and test simulation.
LVA – AC/DC 4-Quadrant Voltage Amplifier
Broadband voltage amplifier from DC to 300 kHz, 0–70 V DC, among other things for automotive and avionics on-board supply simulation.
DCS – AC Switching Current Amplifier
AC switching current amplifier from 45 to 100 Hz, 0–3000 A, for testing switching devices.
ACS – AC/DC 4-Quadrant Current Amplifier
Current amplifier from DC to 1 kHz, 0–3000 A, for residual current and component tests.
DRU – Source/Sink Power Extension/Recuperation
Digital Recuperation Unit with 0–500 V, 60–270 kW, DC to 400 Hz as a power extension for APS.
CS – DC Current Source
DC current source for constant power supply in component tests.
PVS – PV Simulator
Simulates time-of-day-dependent radiation intensity, angles of incidence and temperature profiles in photovoltaic cells for testing solar inverters.
RLC – AC Resistive Load
AC resistive load for test and simulation systems in the solar sector.
Pulse Generators and Switches (EMS, LDS, TDG/Ford, BSG 200)
Microsecond switches, load-dump and burst/surge generators as well as the high-voltage tester HA1800 for standards-compliant interference tests.
SPS TestManager Software
Software modules for convenient testing and evaluation, including Automotive 12/24/48 V, Ford JLR, burst-surge and magnetic field testing.
Locations
Viechtach
DEHeadquarters: production, development, administration, calibration laboratory
- AC/DC 4-quadrant amplifiers (APS, LVA, ACS, DCS)
- DRU source/sink
- PV simulator PVS
- Pulse generators (LDS, TDG/Ford, BSG 200)
- High-voltage tester HA1800
- Calibration laboratory with DKD-calibrated measuring equipment
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of AC/DC current and voltage sources (4-quadrant amplifiers) for test andTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| AC/DC mains simulation from DC to several hundred kHz, power up to the megawatt rangeTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Photovoltaic test and simulation systems (PV simulator PVS, AC resistive load RLC, test systemsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automotive/avionics/rail supply simulation (12V, 24V, 48V on-board supplies, test pulses ISO 7637,Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Magnetic field testing ISO 11452-8Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| EMC test and simulation systems (emission and immunity, conducted interference,Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Calibration of measuring equipment according to PTB standards (DKD-calibrated)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Custom special test benches (circuit breakers, battery simulation, terminal testing, PHIL,Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Unit and series testing of industrial components (capacitors, luminaires, circuit breakers,Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
13 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC/DC 4-quadrant voltage amplifier | Spitzenberger & Spies APS (DC...10kHz, 0...300V rms) | – | – | – | Viechtach |
| AC/DC 4-quadrant voltage amplifier | Spitzenberger & Spies LVA (DC...300kHz, 0...70V DC) | – | – | – | Viechtach |
| AC switching current amplifier | Spitzenberger & Spies DCS (45Hz...100Hz, 0...3000A) | – | – | – | Viechtach |
| AC/DC 4-quadrant current amplifier | Spitzenberger & Spies ACS (DC...1kHz, 0...3000A) | – | – | – | Viechtach |
| Source/sink power extension/recuperation | Spitzenberger & Spies DRU (DC...400Hz, 0...500V, 60000W to 270000W) | – | – | – | Viechtach |
| DC current source | Spitzenberger & Spies CS | – | – | – | Viechtach |
| PV simulator | Spitzenberger & Spies PVS | – | – | – | Viechtach |
| AC resistive load | Spitzenberger & Spies RLC | – | – | – | Viechtach |
| Microsecond switch | Spitzenberger & Spies EMS | – | – | – | Viechtach |
| Load dump pulse generator | Spitzenberger & Spies LDS | – | – | – | Viechtach |
| High-voltage tester | Spitzenberger & Spies HA1800 | – | – | – | Viechtach |
| Pulse generator | Spitzenberger & Spies TDG/Ford | – | – | – | Viechtach |
| Burst and surge generator | Spitzenberger & Spies BSG 200 | – | – | – | Viechtach |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Calibration
All devices undergo continuous in-house inspection throughout the entire production process. In the in-house calibration laboratory, devices are calibrated according to PTB standards and guidelines; the measuring equipment used is DKD-calibrated, and all measured values are recorded and archived.
| Evidence | Viechtach |
|---|---|
| Calibration according to PTB guidelines (DKD-calibrated measuring equipment) | |
| ISO 9001 (documented) |
Company History
- 1963
Founded by Carl Spitzenberger and Hans Spies in Viechtach with 80 m² of floor space and 5 employees; production of fully transistorised amplifiers; development of the first fully transistor-oriented amplifier
- 1966
Hans Spies leaves the company
- 1977
Move to larger premises
- 1986
Occupation of the current building in the Viechtach industrial park with 3000 m² of production and administrative floor space