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1.2 kV SiC Wirebond-Less Integrated Low Inductance Module for Automotive Application (2023)
Conference Proceeding

In this paper, a 1.2 kV wirebond-less Silicon Carbide (SiC) Intelligent Power Module (IPM) designed for automotive applications is presented. This IPM includes integrated decoupling capacitors and gate drivers. By utilizing Printed Circuit Board (PCB... Read More about 1.2 kV SiC Wirebond-Less Integrated Low Inductance Module for Automotive Application.

A Topology-Morphing Series Resonant Converter for Photovoltaic Module Applications (2022)
Conference Proceeding

Residential solar photovoltaic (PV) installations frequently use power optimizers to increase their energy production. In this application, the ability to regulate a wide range of voltage with high efficiency is highly desirable. Thus, this paper pro... Read More about A Topology-Morphing Series Resonant Converter for Photovoltaic Module Applications.

A novel manufacturing technique for integrating magnetic components windings on power module substrates (2019)
Conference Proceeding

Single Stage Dual Active Bridge AC-DC Converter with Active Power Decoupling (2018)
Conference Proceeding

The paper introduces a new a isolated DC-AC DAB converter topology, capable of active power decoupling on the AC side of the transformer, made up of two full bridges with no additional active component. The differential voltage modulated by the DC-si... Read More about Single Stage Dual Active Bridge AC-DC Converter with Active Power Decoupling.

Cost effective direct-substrate jet impingement cooling concept for power application (2018)
Conference Proceeding

Direct substrate jet impingement cooling can eliminate the use of the baseplate and significantly reduce the weight and volume of conventional thermal management solutions. This work demonstrates a cost-effective manufacturing approach based on print... Read More about Cost effective direct-substrate jet impingement cooling concept for power application.

Next generation integrated drive: a novel thermal and electrical integration technique for high power density converters used in automotive drive systems (2018)
Conference Proceeding

In this paper, an innovative method of electro-thermal integration of a drive system is presented. Important challenges of this integration consist of, firstly coupled thermal design of switching power modules and PM electric motor and secondly integ... Read More about Next generation integrated drive: a novel thermal and electrical integration technique for high power density converters used in automotive drive systems.

Sensorless control of matrix converter-fed synchronous reluctance motor drives (2017)
Conference Proceeding

This paper presents a sensorless control technique based on direct flux vector control (DFVC) method for synchronous reluctance (SyR) motor drives fed by a three-phase to three-phase matrix converter (MC). Rotor position is estimated based on active... Read More about Sensorless control of matrix converter-fed synchronous reluctance motor drives.

Matrix converter open circuit fault diagnosis with asymmetric one zero SVM (2017)
Conference Proceeding

An open-circuit fault detection and diagnosis strategy for a direct matrix converter is proposed in this paper. The current recirculating path during an open circuit condition is considered in detail with the aim of contributing more expert knowledge... Read More about Matrix converter open circuit fault diagnosis with asymmetric one zero SVM.

Highly-integrated power cell for high-power wide band-gap power converters (2017)
Conference Proceeding

The fast switching speeds and low specific conduction losses of wide band-gap semiconductors allow the realisation of high-frequency, high power-density switching converters with dramatically reduced passive component requirements compared to Silicon... Read More about Highly-integrated power cell for high-power wide band-gap power converters.

Differential buck single phase grid connected AC-DC converter with active power decoupling using a flipping Capacitor (2017)
Conference Proceeding

This paper introduces a new single-phase AC-DC converter capable of achieving independent voltage control across a dedicated power decoupling capacitor, by exploiting the same full bridge that controls the grid current in combination with two bidirec... Read More about Differential buck single phase grid connected AC-DC converter with active power decoupling using a flipping Capacitor.

Matrix converter open circuit behavior analysis (2016)
Conference Proceeding

The matrix converter current recirculating path during an open circuit condition is given in detail with the aim of contributing more expert knowledge to a fault detection system for matrix converter. Simulation results were obtained demonstrating ho... Read More about Matrix converter open circuit behavior analysis.

A low capacitance single-phase AC-DC converter with inherent power ripple decoupling (2016)
Conference Proceeding

This paper proposes a new single-phase AC-DC conversion topology with inherent power ripple decoupling, based on the combination of a PWM H-bridge inverter, an AC side LC filter and a ZVS line commutated H-bridge. A capacitor on the AC side is used a... Read More about A low capacitance single-phase AC-DC converter with inherent power ripple decoupling.

Experimental comparison of devices thermal cycling in direct matrix converters (DMC) and Indirect Matrix Converters (IMC) using SiC MOSFETs (2016)
Conference Proceeding

This paper presents an experimental comparison between a Direct Matrix Converter and an Indirect Matrix Converter in terms of semiconductor devices thermal cycling. Both converters have been designed and built using SiC MOSFETs; the Indirect Matrix C... Read More about Experimental comparison of devices thermal cycling in direct matrix converters (DMC) and Indirect Matrix Converters (IMC) using SiC MOSFETs.

Conducted emission evaluation for direct matrix converters (2016)
Conference Proceeding

Matrix converters have been recently proposed as an alternative solution to the standard back-to-back converter in aerospace applications. However, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), in particular, conducted emissions represent a critical aspect for... Read More about Conducted emission evaluation for direct matrix converters.