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Modular assembly of a single phase inverter based on integrated functional block

Castellazzi, Alberto; Solomon, Adane Kassa; Delmonte, N.; Cova, P.

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Authors

Alberto Castellazzi

Adane Kassa Solomon

N. Delmonte

P. Cova



Abstract

This paper presents an original modular plug-in type assembly approach for a single phase-inverter. The main focus here is, indicatively, on the power range 1-20 kW, but the methodology can be transferred to higher power levels, too. At the core of the inverter lies a power-dense double-sided-cooled half-bridge power switch architecture with integrated cooler, which is interconnected to filter elements, gate-driver and control circuitry by means of compact flat connectors. The integration exercise targets, on the one hand, the optimization of the power switch performance and reliability, as well as the reduction of circuit parasitic elements; on the other, the production of a system compatible with maintenance and repairing, featuring minimized impact of single component failure on the system maintenance and repair cost and thus on its availability. Preliminary experimental tests demonstrate the nominal functionality of the inverter.

Citation

Castellazzi, A., Solomon, A. K., Delmonte, N., & Cova, P. (in press). Modular assembly of a single phase inverter based on integrated functional block. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2017.2718972

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date May 18, 2017
Online Publication Date Jun 22, 2017
Deposit Date Oct 11, 2017
Publicly Available Date Oct 11, 2017
Journal IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
Print ISSN 0093-9994
Electronic ISSN 1939-9367
Publisher Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
DOI https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2017.2718972
Keywords Integrated circuit packaging; Inverters; Reliability; Electro-thermal effects; Electro-magnetic interference
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/867733
Publisher URL http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7954994/
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