Bipolar DC power conversion: State-of-the-art and emerging technologies
This article provides a detailed analysis of the power electronics solutions enabling bipolar
dc grids. The bipolar dc grid concept has proven to be more efficient, flexible, and higher in …
dc grids. The bipolar dc grid concept has proven to be more efficient, flexible, and higher in …
High-voltage stations for electric vehicle fast-charging: trends, standards, charging modes and comparison of unity power-factor rectifiers
Emission of greenhouse gases and scarcity of fossil fuels have put the focus of the scientific
community, industry and society on the electric vehicle (EV). In order to reduce CO 2 …
community, industry and society on the electric vehicle (EV). In order to reduce CO 2 …
Three levels are not enough: Scaling laws for multilevel converters in AC/DC applications
Single-phase inverters and rectifiers in 230 Vrms applications, with a dc-side voltage of 400
V, achieve ultrahigh efficiency with a simple two-level topology. These single-phase designs …
V, achieve ultrahigh efficiency with a simple two-level topology. These single-phase designs …
Overview of silicon carbide technology: Device, converter, system, and application
This paper overviews the silicon carbide (SiC) technology. The focus is on the benefits of
SiC based power electronics for converters and systems, as well as their ability in enabling …
SiC based power electronics for converters and systems, as well as their ability in enabling …
New figure-of-merit combining semiconductor and multi-level converter properties
Figures-of-Merit (FOMs) are widely-used to compare power semiconductor materials and
devices and to motivate research and development of new technology nodes. These …
devices and to motivate research and development of new technology nodes. These …
99% efficient isolated three-phase matrix-type DAB buck–boost PFC rectifier
Three-phase power factor correction rectifiers are an essential area of power electronics,
supplying a direct current load with tens of kilowatts, or more, from the public three-phase …
supplying a direct current load with tens of kilowatts, or more, from the public three-phase …
Improving the Overall Efficiency of Automotive Inverters Using a Multilevel Converter Composed of Low Voltage Si mosfets
In order to improve the driving range and reduce the cost of battery electric vehicles through
a higher efficiency, this paper proposes to adopt multilevel converters using low-voltage Si …
a higher efficiency, this paper proposes to adopt multilevel converters using low-voltage Si …
All-silicon 99.35% efficient three-phase seven-level hybrid neutral point clamped/flying capacitor inverter
With the increasing use of photovoltaic systems, a large demand for efficient, power-dense
and lightweight grid-interface inverters is arising. Accordingly, new concepts like multi-level …
and lightweight grid-interface inverters is arising. Accordingly, new concepts like multi-level …
A bidirectional five-level buck PFC rectifier with wide output range for EV charging application
AC-to-DC conversion is integral to the two-stage charging interface of electric vehicle (EV)
batteries. For such chargers, the use of multilevel rectifiers (MLRs) reduces voltage ratings of …
batteries. For such chargers, the use of multilevel rectifiers (MLRs) reduces voltage ratings of …
99.3% efficient three-phase buck-type all-SiC SWISS rectifier for DC distribution systems
L Schrittwieser, M Leibl, M Haider… - … on Power Electronics, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
DC power distribution systems for data centers, industrial applications, and residential areas
are expected to provide higher efficiency, higher reliability, and lower cost compared to ac …
are expected to provide higher efficiency, higher reliability, and lower cost compared to ac …