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DC-DC Power Converters for Offshore Wind Farm Integration

DC-DC Power Converters for Offshore Wind Farm Integration

In the following, an example of a study that has been held in the SuperGrid Institute real-time platform is presented. It deals with Power Hardware…


Boost Topologies for 1500V Multi-String Solar Inverters

Boost Topologies for 1500V Multi-String Solar Inverters

This article investigates the performance and cost of different boost topologies for 1500V multi-string solar inverters.


Investigating Effects of Non-Idealities of Current Sensors and Powertrain on the Performance of an EV System using PLECS Simulation Software

Investigating Effects of Non-Idealities of Current Sensors and Powertrain on the Performance of an EV System using PLECS Simulation Software

This article highlights Plexim Incorporated PLECS is a simulation tool developed for drives engineers for very efficient and robust modeling of…


Designing a SiCMOSFET Based 66kW BiDirectional EV OnBoard Charger

Designing a SiCMOSFET Based 66kW BiDirectional EV OnBoard Charger

This article discusses how to design a SiC-MOSFET Based 6.6kW Bi-Directional EV On-Board Charger.


Three-Level NPC Topology with Tandem Diodes: The Cost-Efficient Solution for 1500 VDC, Multi-String Solar Inverters

Three-Level NPC Topology with Tandem Diodes: The Cost-Efficient Solution for 1500 VDC, Multi-String Solar Inverters

This article highlights Vincotech GmbH Neutral Point Clamped (NPC) topology with tandem diodes provides a reliable solution for multi-string solar…


The Challenges of Using SiC MOSFETBased Power Modules for Solar Inverters

The Challenges of Using SiC MOSFETBased Power Modules for Solar Inverters

This article discusses silicon carbide (SiC), a semiconductor material for efficient semiconductor devices. It is used in SiC MOSFET-based power…


How Long will Your System Last A Discrete IGBT Reliability Study

How Long will Your System Last A Discrete IGBT Reliability Study

High quality and reliability are among the key aspects in the design of a power semiconductor. The influence of these parameters is evident since they


Making Single-Phase Solar Inverters Smaller, Cheaper & Safer

Making Single-Phase Solar Inverters Smaller, Cheaper & Safer

This article has used the example of photovoltaic installations to show the advances in recent LEM current transducers


Accelerating the Adoption of SiC Power

Accelerating the Adoption of SiC Power

This article highlights Cree | Wolfspeed SiC availability and adoption considering markets today the customer base is harvesting the advantages SiC…


Module Solutions for 1500V Solar Inverters

Module Solutions for 1500V Solar Inverters

This article discusses the feasibility of increasing the maximum DC voltage of solar inverter to make solar power plants more cost-effective.


1200V Hyperfast Diodes and Their Applications

1200V Hyperfast Diodes and Their Applications

This article introduces the applications of 1200V Hyperfast diodes and discusses hard switching, soft switching and power losses in diode behavior.


SiC MOSFETs in Optimized Packaging Deliver a 3× Reduction in Switching Losses, Enabling Affordable High-Efficiency EV Battery Chargers

SiC MOSFETs in Optimized Packaging Deliver a 3× Reduction in Switching Losses, Enabling Affordable High-Efficiency EV Battery Chargers

This article highlights Wolfspeed C3M™ SiC MOSFETs that considers package inductance and printed circuit board layout as factors for best system…


Low-inductive three-level Modules for 1+ MW 1500 VDC Solar PV Central Inverters

Low-inductive three-level Modules for 1+ MW 1500 VDC Solar PV Central Inverters

This article highlights Vincotech GmbH the benefits of combining the lowinductiveVINco X12 package and the Mitsubishi gen 7 for outstanding…


Three-Level Topology for Single-Phase Solar Applications

Three-Level Topology for Single-Phase Solar Applications

This article presents a new alternative, H6.5, and briefly discusses operating principles, and benchmarks H-bridge, H6.5 and HERIC® topologies.


A Commercial High Temperature Capacitor Dielectric for Power Applications

A Commercial High Temperature Capacitor Dielectric for Power Applications

This article introduces DuPont Teijin Films' Teonex, a new dielectric for DC-Link and snubber power capacitors and discusses its features and…


BTRAN  BiDirectional BiPolar Junction Transistor

BTRAN BiDirectional BiPolar Junction Transistor

This article discusses the functions and applications of Bi-directional Bipolar Junction Transistor (B-TRAN), a new topology for power semiconductors.


Researching Film Capacitors for Converters in Wind Power Plants

Researching Film Capacitors for Converters in Wind Power Plants

This article emphasizes the importance of capacitors and offers the explored promising potentials of high-temperature dielectric PEN-HV.


SiC MOSFET and Diode  Technologies Accelerate the Global Adoption of Solar Energy

SiC MOSFET and Diode Technologies Accelerate the Global Adoption of Solar Energy

This article discusses how SiC MOSFET-based inverters deliver a quantum improvement in power density, efficiency and improved performance.