{"title":"Resonant boost input three phase power factor corrector","authors":"D. Weng, S. Yuvarajan","doi":"10.1109/APEC.1998.654014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/APEC.1998.654014","url":null,"abstract":"The paper presents a new three phase PFC circuit in which the power switches work in ZVS soft switching condition. The THD in the input current has been reduced about 4.5% and the output DC voltage is very close to the peak line voltage (for 204 V line, RMS three phase system, the output DC voltage is 300 V).","PeriodicalId":156715,"journal":{"name":"APEC '98 Thirteenth Annual Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117104088","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A.M. Trznadlowski, F. Blaabjerg, J. Pedersen, N. Patriciu
{"title":"The tandem inverter: combining the advantages of voltage-source and current-source inverters","authors":"A.M. Trznadlowski, F. Blaabjerg, J. Pedersen, N. Patriciu","doi":"10.1109/APEC.1998.647709","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/APEC.1998.647709","url":null,"abstract":"A combination of a current-source primary inverter and a voltage-source secondary inverter is proposed as the so-called tandem inverter. The primary inverter operates in the square-wave mode, handling most of the converted power, while its output harmonic currents are compensated by the much smaller secondary inverter. As a result, the tandem inverter, to be used for AC motor control, combines the best features of current-source and voltage-source inverters. In particular, in comparison with an equivalent voltage-source inverter, switching losses are greatly reduced, current-control dynamics are improved and EMI effects on the power system are alleviated. The operating principles of the tandem inverter are described and the results of computer simulations and experiments with a laboratory model are presented.","PeriodicalId":156715,"journal":{"name":"APEC '98 Thirteenth Annual Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130483123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Phase error compensation method for the characterisation of low-power-factor inductors under high-frequency large-signal excitation","authors":"W. Chen, L. Ye, D. Chen, F. Lee","doi":"10.1109/APEC.1998.647724","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/APEC.1998.647724","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a method to measure the power losses of low power factor (<0.015) inductors under high-frequency (up to MHz) large-signal excitations. The main attribute of the method is that it can effectively compensate for measurement inaccuracy caused by the phase error related to the parasitic parameters in the test setup. The possible measurement error sources are analyzed. The method is verified by characterizing an air-core inductor.","PeriodicalId":156715,"journal":{"name":"APEC '98 Thirteenth Annual Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123377461","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"New charge pump power factor correction electronic ballast with a wide range of line input voltage","authors":"J. Qian, F. Lee, N. Onishi","doi":"10.1109/APEC.1998.647694","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/APEC.1998.647694","url":null,"abstract":"A new charge pump power factor correction (CPPFC) electronic ballast with a wide line input voltage range is proposed in this paper. Circuit derivation and DC bus voltage stress at start-up mode are discussed. The average lamp current control with switching frequency modulation is developed to achieve constant lamp power operation and low crest factor. The proposed CPPFC electronic ballast is analyzed, implemented and evaluated. It features continuous line input current, low THD, constant lamp power operation, low crest factor and less switching current stress with low DC bus voltage stress for line voltages from 180 V to 265 V.","PeriodicalId":156715,"journal":{"name":"APEC '98 Thirteenth Annual Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition","volume":"91 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120959463","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Loss-less and cost-effective cable terminator topologies with no voltage overshoot","authors":"C. Chen, X. Xu","doi":"10.1109/APEC.1998.654024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/APEC.1998.654024","url":null,"abstract":"This paper proposes a series of cable terminator topologies to totally eliminate the voltage overshoot across the load of a power electronics system with fast switching edges and long cables. Potentially without power loss, the proposed terminators improve the system efficiency and with significantly reduced package size. Also, diagnostic capability can be built-in with little additional cost to remotely monitor the operation of the terminator. Detailed analysis and test results are included in the paper.","PeriodicalId":156715,"journal":{"name":"APEC '98 Thirteenth Annual Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition","volume":"59 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124337673","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Electronic ballast based on class E amplifier with a capacitive inverter and dimming for photovoltaic applications","authors":"M. Ponce, J. Arau, J. Alonso, M. Rico-Secades","doi":"10.1109/APEC.1998.654042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/APEC.1998.654042","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, the design and construction of an electronic ballast based on a class E amplifier with a capacitive impedance inverter and with dimming features is presented. The ballast is intended to supply instant-start fluorescent lamps from a DC 12 V source. The use of class E amplifiers in fluorescent lamps ballasts presents large advantages such as: high power density; simple structure (only one transistor); high efficiency; and optimum lamp driving. The class E amplifier uses a capacitive impedance inverter as the resonant tank and one diode in antiparallel with the switch; these elements allow the implementation of a dimming feature for the ballast. One of the main applications of this ballast is the supply of fluorescent lamps from solar cells. The design process has been simplified obtaining several characteristics and using mathematical programs. The designed electronic ballast drives a 21 W lamp and operates at a switching frequency of 400 kHz. Dimming is implemented using a SG3524 in a VCO fashion.","PeriodicalId":156715,"journal":{"name":"APEC '98 Thirteenth Annual Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121719291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A framework for developing power electronics packaging","authors":"D. Hopkins, S. Mathúna, A. Alderman, J. Flannery","doi":"10.1109/APEC.1998.647663","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/APEC.1998.647663","url":null,"abstract":"As the integration of electro-physical circuits increases, many physical components and topologies are either directly or indirectly determined by the electrical designer. This paper presents a packaging technology framework for designers to better understand, evaluate and communicate the technical needs for a 'physical circuit'. The framework goes further in proposing a systematic method to link technical power packaging issues to user requirements as the basis for developing a power electronics technology roadmap. This paper presents the framework as a three-dimensional coordinate of user requirements, levels of packaging and interfaces and pathways, cross-cut by a fourth dimension of energy forms. Examples assist the reader in understanding the framework and appreciating the potential for application of the framework in the future developments of power electronics packaging.","PeriodicalId":156715,"journal":{"name":"APEC '98 Thirteenth Annual Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition","volume":"116 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131999403","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Diode-less multiple output flyback converters","authors":"H.P. Yee, S. Sawahata","doi":"10.1109/APEC.1998.647690","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/APEC.1998.647690","url":null,"abstract":"A secondary post PWM regulator ASIC is proposed for multiple-output flyback converters. The ASIC controls two external MOSFETs to achieve a diode-free secondary for high efficiency, while providing accurate PWM regulated output voltages.","PeriodicalId":156715,"journal":{"name":"APEC '98 Thirteenth Annual Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134014461","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A high-performance DSP controlled resonant-commutated converter","authors":"S. Chickamenahalli, M. Ahmed","doi":"10.1109/APEC.1998.647711","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/APEC.1998.647711","url":null,"abstract":"The features of a high-performance power converter based on resonant commutation and applicable to a variety of industrial applications are described. Minimization of switching losses as accomplished by resonant commutation of the power converter is presented. Design and development of the DSP based controller is detailed. Experimental results while the converter supplied passive loads are enclosed and observations summarized.","PeriodicalId":156715,"journal":{"name":"APEC '98 Thirteenth Annual Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition","volume":"121 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134163365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Characteristics and design of a current sensor using multilayer Co/Ni structures","authors":"A. Pernía, J. Lopera, M. Prieto, F.N.S. Ollero","doi":"10.1109/APEC.1998.647723","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/APEC.1998.647723","url":null,"abstract":"Recent studies show the possibility of using amorphous materials as current sensors. In this paper, the magnetoresistance effect existing in multilayer (Co/sub 50/Ni/sub 25/)/sub 10/ structures has been used to develop a current sensor susceptible to be fully integrated. Experimental results have been obtained to compare the properties of the anisotropic magnetoresistance effect (AMR) with commercial ones.","PeriodicalId":156715,"journal":{"name":"APEC '98 Thirteenth Annual Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition","volume":"41 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1998-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130693955","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}