# IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics

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Publication Year: 2006, Page(s):c1 - 1166
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• ### IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics publication information

Publication Year: 2006, Page(s): c2
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• ### HF Characterization and Nonlinear Modeling of a Gapped Toroidal Magnetic Structure

Publication Year: 2006, Page(s):1167 - 1175
Cited by:  Papers (21)
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The frequency dependent characteristics of a gapped toroidal structure are extracted empirically over a bandwidth that exceeds 30MHz. The analysis is complicated due to nonlinear flux distributions, magnetic properties of the core material, leakage inductance, stray capacitances, and eddy currents in the windings. A permeance model of the core is implemented to model the magnetic circuit. The mode... View full abstract»

• ### Gate Circuit Layout Optimization of Power Module Regarding Transient Current Imbalance

Publication Year: 2006, Page(s):1176 - 1184
Cited by:  Papers (15)
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The layout of power multichip modules is one of the key points of a module design, especially for high power densities, where couplings are enlarged. This paper focuses on dynamic current imbalance between paralleled chips. It can be principally attributed to gate circuit dissymmetry, which modifies inductances and coupling, especially with the power circuit. This paper describes the analysis of a... View full abstract»

• ### Multifrequency Small-Signal Model for Buck and Multiphase Buck Converters

Publication Year: 2006, Page(s):1185 - 1192
Cited by:  Papers (38)
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To investigate the high-frequency behaviors of buck and multiphase buck converters, this paper develops a modeling method based on the harmonic-balance approach. Because the nonlinear pulse-width modulator generates sideband components, the sideband effect occurs in a closed-loop converter. Taking this effect into account, the multifrequency small-signal model is proposed, which is applicable beyo... View full abstract»

• ### Single-Stage Push&#8211;Pull Boost Converter With Integrated Magnetics and Input Current Shaping Technique

Publication Year: 2006, Page(s):1193 - 1203
Cited by:  Papers (21)
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This paper presents a novel single-stage push-pull boost converter with improved integrated magnetics and a better low-ripple input current. Most of the reported single-stage power factor corrected (PFC) rectifiers cascade a boost-type converter with a dc-dc converter. It is found that the push-pull converter, when the duty cycles are greater than 50%, can simplify the front end of the boost-type ... View full abstract»

• ### A Zero-Voltage and Zero-Current Switching Three-Level DC&#8211;DC Converter With Reduced Rectifier Voltage Stress and Soft-Switching-Oriented Optimized Design

Publication Year: 2006, Page(s):1204 - 1212
Cited by:  Papers (28)
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A novel zero-voltage zero-current switching (ZVZCS) three-level converter with pulsewidth modulation (PWM) phase-shift control is proposed. The ZCS of the lagging switch is obtained by using a regenerative passive snubber in the secondary. In order to reduce the voltage stress on the rectifier's diodes, a few passive elements are inserted into the primary: a small inductance, two diodes, and a sma... View full abstract»

• ### Quasi-Resonant Zero-Current-Switching Bidirectional Converter for Battery Equalization Applications

Publication Year: 2006, Page(s):1213 - 1224
Cited by:  Papers (190)  |  Patents (1)
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A systematic approach to reform and analyze a soft-switching bidirectional dc-to-dc converter is proposed for cell voltage balancing control in a series connected battery string. quasi-resonant converter circuits have been designed to achieve the zero-current-switching (ZCS) to reduce the switching loss in bidirectional battery equalizers. The results indicate that the switching loss and energy tr... View full abstract»

• ### Analysis and Optimal Design Considerations for an Improved Full Bridge ZVS DC&#8211;DC Converter With High Efficiency

Publication Year: 2006, Page(s):1225 - 1234
Cited by:  Papers (51)  |  Patents (2)
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This paper proposes an improved full bridge dc-dc converter, which can achieve zero-voltage-switching (ZVS) with wide input voltage range and load range. The operation principle of the converter and the optimal design considerations for high efficiency and ZVS range are analyzed. By adding two clamp diodes and two small coupled inductors at the primary side of the transformer, the voltage ringing ... View full abstract»

• ### A Novel Input-Side Current Sensing Method to Achieve AVP for Future VRs

Publication Year: 2006, Page(s):1235 - 1242
Cited by:  Papers (23)
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This paper begins with a review of different current sensing methods for the voltage regulator (VR) to achieve adaptive voltage position (AVP). These methods are either inaccurate or with high power consumption for current sensing. Next, a new input-side current sensing method for AVP is proposed. The basic idea of the proposed method is to sense the average input current, which results in low pow... View full abstract»

• ### Zero-Voltage Switching Two-Transformer Full-Bridge PWM Converter With Lossless Diode-Clamp Rectifier for PDP Sustain Power Module

Publication Year: 2006, Page(s):1243 - 1252
Cited by:  Papers (10)
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This paper presents a zero-voltage switching (ZVS) two-transformer full-bridge (TTFB) pulsewidth modulation (PWM) converter with lossless diode-clamp rectifier for a plasma display panel sustaining power module (PSPM). The TTFB converter has series-connected two transformers which act as an output inductor as well as a main transformer. Although the naturally doubled leakage inductor due to the se... View full abstract»

• ### The Power Loss Optimization of a Current Fed ZVS Two-Inductor Boost Converter With a Resonant Transition Gate Drive

Publication Year: 2006, Page(s):1253 - 1263
Cited by:  Papers (42)
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This paper develops a power loss optimization method in a current fed zero-voltage switching (ZVS) two-inductor boost converter, which is suitable for the module integrated converter applications in grid interactive photovoltaic systems. The paper conducts the numerical analysis of the variable power loss components and establishes a set of the circuit parameters for an optimized operating point w... View full abstract»

• ### Flyback-Type Single-Phase Utility Interactive Inverter With Power Pulsation Decoupling on the DC Input for an AC Photovoltaic Module System

Publication Year: 2006, Page(s):1264 - 1272
Cited by:  Papers (258)  |  Patents (31)
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In recent years, interest in natural energy has grown in response to increased concern for the environment. Many kinds of inverter circuits and their control schemes for photovoltaic (PV) power generation systems have been studied. A conventional system employs a PV array in which many PV modules are connected in series to obtain sufficient dc input voltage for generating ac utility line voltage f... View full abstract»

• ### Maximum Efficiency Point Tracking (MEPT) Method and Digital Dead Time Control Implementation

Publication Year: 2006, Page(s):1273 - 1281
Cited by:  Papers (69)  |  Patents (1)
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An adaptive control method, to be called maximum efficiency point tracking (MEPT), is presented in this paper. This method tracks system efficiency, which is dc-dc converter efficiency in this paper, and adaptively optimizes system parameters to maximize efficiency. The MEPT method is used in this paper to optimize the primary-to-secondary switches' dead-time parameter in an isolated topology to r... View full abstract»

• ### Dynamic maximum power point tracking of photovoltaic arrays using ripple correlation control

Publication Year: 2006, Page(s):1282 - 1291
Cited by:  Papers (227)  |  Patents (10)
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A dynamically rapid method used for tracking the maximum power point of photovoltaic arrays, known as ripple correlation control, is presented and verified against experiment. The technique takes advantage of the signal ripple, which is automatically present in power converters. The ripple is interpreted as a perturbation from which a gradient ascent optimization can be realized. The technique con... View full abstract»

• ### Modeling and Control of a Novel Six-Leg Three-Phase High-Power Converter for Low Voltage Fuel Cell Applications

Publication Year: 2006, Page(s):1292 - 1300
Cited by:  Papers (29)
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In this paper, an averaged model for a recently proposed novel three-phase transformer-isolated phase-shift dc-dc converter is derived. Fuel cell static and dynamic characteristics are used for the converter power stage design consideration. The controller is then designed based upon the power stage parameters and system dynamic requirements. The entire system has been designed, fabricated, and te... View full abstract»

• ### Reduced Switch Count DC-Link AC&#8211;AC Five-Leg Converter

Publication Year: 2006, Page(s):1301 - 1310
Cited by:  Papers (36)
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This paper investigates a reduced switch count dc-link ac-ac five-leg converter for three-phase power conversion. The converter provides both an input rectifier and an output inverter by sharing a leg in order to reduce the number of power switches. Scalar and vector pulsewidth modulation techniques are presented and the concepts of local and global apportioning factors are introduced. A control t... View full abstract»

• ### A New Simplified Multilevel Inverter Topology for DC&#8211;AC Conversion

Publication Year: 2006, Page(s):1311 - 1319
Cited by:  Papers (106)  |  Patents (2)
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Multilevel converters offer high power capability, associated with lower output harmonics and lower commutation losses. Their main disadvantage is their complexity, requiring a great number of power devices and passive components, and a rather complex control circuitry. This work reports a new multilevel inverter topology using an H-bridge output stage with a bidirectional auxiliary switch. The ne... View full abstract»

• ### Three Phase Three-Level PWM Switched Voltage Source Inverter With Zero Neutral Point Potential

Publication Year: 2006, Page(s):1320 - 1327
Cited by:  Papers (12)
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A new three phase three-level pulsewidth modulation (PWM) switched voltage source inverter with zero neutral point potential is proposed. It consists of three single-phase inverter modules and each module is composed of a switched voltage source and inverter switches. The major advantage is that the peak value of the phase output voltage is twice as high as that of the conventional neutral-point-c... View full abstract»

• ### Zero-Voltage and Zero-Current Switching Full-Bridge DC&#8211;DC Converter With Auxiliary Transformer

Publication Year: 2006, Page(s):1328 - 1335
Cited by:  Papers (51)
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A novel zero-voltage and zero-current switching (ZVZCS) full-bridge phase-shifted pulsewidth modulation (PWM) converter using insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) with auxiliary transformer is proposed to improve the properties of the previously presented converters. ZVZCS for all power switches is achieved for full load range from no-load to short circuit by adding active energy recovery sn... View full abstract»

• ### A High Voltage and High Power Adjustable Speed Drive System Using the Integrated$LC$and Step-Up Transforming Filter

Publication Year: 2006, Page(s):1336 - 1346
Cited by:  Papers (15)
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A filter device is indispensable in most ac adjustable speed drive systems to eliminate the high-frequency components in the output voltage of an inverter, which could protect the insulation of the ac motor and reduce electromagnetic interference. Additionally, due to the restraints of power electronic devices, especially in the high voltage and high power systems with neutral point clamped (NPC) ... View full abstract»

• ### Generalized Optimal Trajectory Control for Closed Loop Control of Series-Parallel Resonant Converter

Publication Year: 2006, Page(s):1347 - 1355
Cited by:  Papers (17)  |  Patents (10)
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The series parallel resonant converter (SPRC) is known to have combined the merits of the series resonant converter (SRC) and the parallel resonant converter (PRC). However, the series PRC (SPRC) has a three-element LCC structure with complex transient dynamics and without control of the resonant circuit's dynamics, the converter's closed loop bandwidth to switching frequency ratio will be much re... View full abstract»

• ### Digital Control of Single-Phase Power Factor Preregulators Based on Current and Voltage Sensing at Switch Terminals

Publication Year: 2006, Page(s):1356 - 1363
Cited by:  Papers (26)
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This paper proposes a fully digital control of boost power factor preregulators (PFPs) with input voltage estimation that is suitable for smart-power integration. The proposed solution features a minimum pin count by avoiding input voltage sensing for the generation of the internal current reference and by sensing the output voltage through the direct sampling of the voltage across the power switc... View full abstract»

• ### Digital Current Control of a Voltage Source Converter With Active Damping of LCL Resonance

Publication Year: 2006, Page(s):1364 - 1373
Cited by:  Papers (169)  |  Patents (1)
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Inductance-capacitor-inductance (LCL)-filters installed at converter outputs offer higher harmonic attenuation than L-filters, but careful design is required to damp LCL resonance, which can cause poorly damped oscillations and even instability. A new topology is presented for a discrete-time current controller which damps this resonance, combining deadbeat current control with optimal state-feedb... View full abstract»

• ### Distributed Control of Hybrid Motor Drives

Publication Year: 2006, Page(s):1374 - 1384
Cited by:  Papers (16)
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The hybrid inverter fed motor drive with two cascaded multilevel inverters is an attractive option for high performance high power applications such as naval ship propulsion systems due to a number of unique features. There is a natural split between a higher-voltage lower-frequency "bulk" inverter and a lower-voltage higher-frequency "conditioning" inverter in the cascaded system which matches th... View full abstract»

## Aims & Scope

IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics covers fundamental technologies used in the control and conversion of electric power.

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