Wide bandgap voltage source inverter design for automotive electric drivetrain

Savi, Filippo; Buticchi, Giampaolo; Gerada, Chris; Wheeler, Patrick; Barater, Davide

Abstract

In this paper a high power, high frequency voltage source inverter for automotive traction application is reviewed. The main objectives of the design process is the maximization of power density, while keeping high efficiency and low weight. In this paper, the focus is placed on the peculiarities that differentiate this design from other ordinary machine drive. In particular several areas are explored, all equally important for the achievement of design goals. Starting from device choice to gate driving and current sensing circuits design.

Citation

Savi, F., Buticchi, G., Gerada, C., Wheeler, P., & Barater, D. (in press). Wide bandgap voltage source inverter design for automotive electric drivetrain

• Conference Name: 5th International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles (ESARS) and International Transportation Electrification Conference (ITECH)
• Start Date: Nov 7, 2018
• End Date: Nov 9, 2018
• Acceptance Date: Jul 26, 2018
• Deposit Date: Oct 26, 2018
• Publicly Available Date: Oct 26, 2018
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1195341
• Related Public URLs: http://www.esars-itec.org/