Abstract
Wide bandgap devices are enabling an increase in the efficiency and power density of converter systems. The properties of the wide bandgap devices are changing the optimum design parameters for converters. With a growing diversity of wide bandgap devices, it becomes increasingly difficult to select the optimum components, topology and design parameters for an application. This paper adresses challenges in identifying the optimum topology for wide bandgap devices and which components to select. Based on commercially available products and analytic equations, an algorithm is developed to aid the topology investigation. A three-dimensional plot is extracted from the algorithm, evaluating cost, efficiency and power density. The designs visually presented are the circuit combination fulfilling the design constraint. The algorithm allows the designer to select a topology, switching frequency and components based on an objective comparison.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 2018 20th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, EPE'18 ECCE Europe |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Publisher | IEEE Press |
| Publication date | Sept 2018 |
| Pages | 1-8 |
| Article number | 8515314 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1-5386-4145-3 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-9-0758-1528-3 |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 2018 |
| Event | 20th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, EPE 2018 ECCE Europe - Riga, Latvia Duration: 17 Sept 2018 → 21 Sept 2018 |
Conference
| Conference | 20th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, EPE 2018 ECCE Europe |
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| Country/Territory | Latvia |
| City | Riga |
| Period | 17/09/2018 → 21/09/2018 |
Keywords
- Converter circuit
- Efficiency
- High power density systems
- Three-phase system
- Wide bandgap devices