A review of multilevel converters with parallel connectivity

J Fang, F Blaabjerg, S Liu… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2021‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Cascaded-bridge converters (CBCs) and modular multilevel converters (MMCs) enjoy
growing popularity mostly due to modularity and scalability. Conventionally, their …

Beyond the MMC: Extended modular multilevel converter topologies and applications

P Sun, Y Tian, J Pou… - IEEE Open Journal of …, 2022‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The unique advantages of modular multilevel converters (MMCs) have led to wide adoption
of the converter topology in high voltage dc (HVDC) transmission systems, with great …

Design and analysis of modular multilevel reconfigurable battery converters for variable bus voltage powertrains

J Kacetl, J Fang, T Kacetl, N Tashakor… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2022‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Larger battery packs, an efficient battery management system, highly efficient
electromechanical conversion, and fast battery charging are the key factors for extending the …

Multilevel converters with symmetrical half-bridge submodules and sensorless voltage balance

J Fang, Z Li, SM Goetz - IEEE Transactions on Power …, 2020‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
H-bridge-based multilevel converters (eg, cascaded H-bridge converters) benefit from
modularity and scalability. However, they suffer from the complexity and costs associated …

Generic dynamically reconfigurable battery with integrated auxiliary output and balancing capability

N Tashakor, J Kacetl, J Fang, Z Li… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2023‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Modular multilevel converters and cascaded H-bridge converters are established concepts
in ultrahigh-voltage systems. In combination with batteries, these circuits allow dynamically …

Concept of a distributed photovoltaic multilevel inverter with cascaded double H-bridge topology

SM Goetz, C Wang, Z Li, DLK Murphy… - International Journal of …, 2019‏ - Elsevier
This paper presents proof-of-concept of a novel photovoltaic (PV) inverter with integrated
short-term storage, based on the modular cascaded double H-bridge (CHB 2) topology, and …

Low-cost parameter estimation approach for modular converters and reconfigurable battery systems using dual kalman filter

N Tashakor, B Arabsalmanabadi… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2021‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Modular converters or reconfigurable battery energy storage systems are a promising
approach to eliminate the dependence on the weakest element in previously hard-wired …

Modular pulse synthesizer for transcranial magnetic stimulation with fully adjustable pulse shape and sequence

Z Li, J Zhang, AV Peterchev… - Journal of neural …, 2022‏ - iopscience.iop.org
The temporal shape of a pulse in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) influences which
neuron populations are activated preferentially as well as the strength and even direction of …

Grou** capacitor voltage estimation and fault diagnosis with capacitance self-updating in modular multilevel converters

Z Wang, L Peng - IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 2020‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Modular multilevel converter (MMC) with reduced number of voltage sensors is conducive to
the reduction of equipment cost and hardware complexity, however, usually resulting in the …

A generic scheduling algorithm for low-frequency switching in modular multilevel converters with parallel functionality

N Tashakor, Z Li, SM Goetz - IEEE Transactions on Power …, 2020‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Since the introduction of modular multilevel converters (MMC), various additional features
have been introduced for MMCs, among them parallel inter-module connectivity. However …