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Fixed frequency finite-state model predictive control for indirect matrix converters with optimal switching pattern (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Lei, J., Tariscotti, L., Trentin, A., Zanchetta, P., Wheeler, P., & Formentini, A. (2016). Fixed frequency finite-state model predictive control for indirect matrix converters with optimal switching pattern.

Finite States Model Predictive Control (MPC) has been recently applied to several converters topologies for the many advantages it can provide such as fast dynamics, multi-target control capabilities, easy implementation on digital control board and... Read More about Fixed frequency finite-state model predictive control for indirect matrix converters with optimal switching pattern.

Experimental comparison of devices thermal cycling in direct matrix converters (DMC) and Indirect Matrix Converters (IMC) using SiC MOSFETs (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Trentin, A., Zanchetta, P., Empringham, L., De Lillo, L., Wheeler, P., & Clare, J. C. (2016). Experimental comparison of devices thermal cycling in direct matrix converters (DMC) and Indirect Matrix Converters (IMC) using SiC MOSFETs.

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.

Experimental efficiency comparison between a direct matrix converter and an indirect matrix converter using both Si IGBTs and SiC MOSFETs (2016)
Journal Article
Trentin, A., Liliana de Lillio, L., Empringham, L., Zanchetta, P., Wheeler, P., & Clare, J. C. (2016). Experimental efficiency comparison between a direct matrix converter and an indirect matrix converter using both Si IGBTs and SiC MOSFETs. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 52(5), 4135-4145. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2016.2573752

This paper presents an experimental efficiency comparison study between two different direct AC-AC converter topologies: a direct matrix converter (DMC) and an indirect matrix converter (IMC). The evaluation is performed under variable load condition... Read More about Experimental efficiency comparison between a direct matrix converter and an indirect matrix converter using both Si IGBTs and SiC MOSFETs.

Experimental comparison of a matrix converter using Si IGBT and SiC MOSFETs (2015)
Journal Article
Trentin, A., De Lillo, L., Empringham, L., Wheeler, P., & Clare, J. C. (2015). Experimental comparison of a matrix converter using Si IGBT and SiC MOSFETs. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 3(2), https://doi.org/10.1109/JESTPE.2014.2381001

This paper presents an analytical and experimental comparison between comparable Silicon (Si) IGBTs and Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETS when used in a direct AC/AC matrix converter circuit. The switching performance of the two devices is analysed and t... Read More about Experimental comparison of a matrix converter using Si IGBT and SiC MOSFETs.

Power conversion for a novel AC/DC aircraft electrical distribution system (2014)
Journal Article
Trentin, A., Zanchetta, P., Wheeler, P., & Clare, J. C. (2014). Power conversion for a novel AC/DC aircraft electrical distribution system. IET Electrical Systems in Transportation, 4(2), https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-est.2013.0005

This paper proposes a novel and compact AC/DC electrical distribution system for new generation aircraft. In these new aircraft power systems, all loads are fed by two dc bus systems: at 28V and at +/-270V. The electrical distribution system, whose d... Read More about Power conversion for a novel AC/DC aircraft electrical distribution system.