Z-Source\/Quasi-Z-Source inverters: Derived networks, modulations, controls, and emerging applications to photovoltaic conversion

Y Liu, H Abu-Rub, B Ge - IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, 2014 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The current and emerging investigations on Z-source/quasi-Z-source inverters (ZSIs/qZSIs)
are presented. The ZSI/qZSI fulfills buck/boost capability in single-stage topology and …

The role of power device technology in the electric vehicle powertrain

E Robles, A Matallana, I Aretxabaleta… - … Journal of Energy …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
In the automotive industry, the design and implementation of power converters and
especially inverters, are at a turning point. Silicon (Si) IGBTs are at present the most widely …

Thermal management on IGBT power electronic devices and modules

C Qian, AM Gheitaghy, J Fan, H Tang, B Sun… - Ieee …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
As an increasing attention towards sustainable development of energy and environment, the
power electronics (PEs) are gaining more and more attraction on various energy systems …

Single-phase T-type inverter performance benchmark using Si IGBTs, SiC MOSFETs, and GaN HEMTs

E Gurpinar, A Castellazzi - IEEE Transactions on Power …, 2015 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper, benchmark of Si IGBT, SiC MOSFET, and Gallium nitride (GaN) HEMT power
switches at 600-V class is conducted in single-phase T-type inverter. Gate driver …

Multiobjective design optimization of IGBT power modules considering power cycling and thermal cycling

B Ji, X Song, E Sciberras, W Cao, Y Hu… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2014 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) power modules find widespread use in numerous
power conversion applications where their reliability is of significant concern. Standard IGBT …

Analysis and optimization of the efficiency of induction heating applications with litz-wire planar and solenoidal coils

I Lope, J Acero, C Carretero - IEEE Transactions on Power …, 2015 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Optimization of the efficiency of an induction heating application is essential in order to
improve both reliability and performance. For this purpose, multistranded cables with litz …

Comparison of SiC voltage source inverters using synchronous rectification and freewheeling diode

S Yin, Y Liu, Y Liu, KJ Tseng, J Pou… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2017 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
For power converters with inductive loads, a freewheeling path is needed for the current due
to reactive power. The MOSFET synchronous rectification (SR) is widely used to reduce the …

Comprehensive study of the performance of SiC MOSFET-based automotive DC–DC converter under the influence of parasitic inductance

D Han, B Sarlioglu - IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 2016 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
With low loss, fast switching speed, and high-temperature capabilities, silicon carbide (SiC)-
based devices are beneficial to automotive power converters in terms of efficiency increase …

An active gate driver of SiC MOSFET module based on PCB Rogowski coil for optimizing tradeoff between overshoot and switching loss

P Xiang, R Hao, J Cai, X You - IEEE Transactions on Power …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The superior characteristics of the silicon carbide metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect
transistor (SiC mosfet) allow its wide use for improving the efficiency and power density of …

Enhanced pulse-density-modulated power control for high-frequency induction heating inverters

V Esteve, J Jordan, E Sanchis-Kilders… - IEEE Transactions …, 2015 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper presents a 100-kW 100-kHz insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) series
resonant inverter for induction heating applications that uses an improved power control …