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# IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics

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• ### [Front cover]

Publication Year: 2009, Page(s): C1
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• ### IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics publication information

Publication Year: 2009, Page(s): C2
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Publication Year: 2009, Page(s):1669 - 1670
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• ### Three-Level AC–DC–AC Z-Source Converter Using Reduced Passive Component Count

Publication Year: 2009, Page(s):1671 - 1681
Cited by:  Papers (38)
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This paper presents a three-level AC-DC-AC Z-source converter with output voltage buck-boost capability. The converter is implemented by connecting a low-cost front-end diode rectifier to a neutral-point-clamped inverter through a single X-shaped LC impedance network. The inverter is controlled to switch with a three-level output voltage, where the middle neutral potential is uniquely tappe... View full abstract»

• ### Selective Harmonic Elimination PWM Control Scheme on a Three-Phase Four-Leg Voltage Source Inverter

Publication Year: 2009, Page(s):1682 - 1689
Cited by:  Papers (46)
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A selective harmonic elimination (SHE) control strategy on a three-phase four-leg inverter is reported in this paper. The control signals of the four legs are calculated as follows: 1) control signals of three legs are mathematically expressed using Fourier-based equations on line-to-line basis as conventional SHE technology, which eliminates lower order nontriplen harmonics, and 2) the fourth leg... View full abstract»

• ### Digital Carrier Modulation and Sampling Issues of Matrix Converters

Publication Year: 2009, Page(s):1690 - 1700
Cited by:  Papers (60)
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Although the modulation of AC-AC matrix converters using space vector theory has long been established, their carrier-based modulation principles have only recently attracted some attention. Reasons commonly stated for evaluating the carrier-based alternative include simpler converter control because of its inherent autosequencing process, and easier implementation using fast on-chip timers embedd... View full abstract»

• ### Design of a 5-kW, 1-U, 10-kW/dm$^{hbox{3}}$ Resonant DC–DC Converter for Telecom Applications

Publication Year: 2009, Page(s):1701 - 1710
Cited by:  Papers (44)
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The demand for decreasing cost and volume and also for increasing efficiency leads to a constantly increasing power density of converter systems. For maximizing the power density of a 5 kW telecom supply, an optimization procedure that automatically balances the switching frequency, semiconductor and passive losses, and thermal performance has been developed. This procedure and the belonging analy... View full abstract»

• ### A New Analog Controller for Three-Phase Four-Wire Voltage Generation Inverters

Publication Year: 2009, Page(s):1711 - 1721
Cited by:  Papers (9)
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This paper introduces a new controller for three-phase four-wire inverters, with the control goal of generating high-quality three-phase output voltages for all sorts of linear/nonlinear and balanced/unbalanced loads. The proposed controller employs a circuit-level decoupling method, and it is implemented by logic circuitry in combination with a control core and a feedback signal processor. Almost... View full abstract»

• ### Topological Design and Modulation Strategy for Buck–Boost Three-Level Inverters

Publication Year: 2009, Page(s):1722 - 1732
Cited by:  Papers (17)
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To date, designed topologies for DC-AC inversion with both voltage buck and boost capabilities are mainly focused on two-level circuitries with extensions to three-level possibilities left nearly unexplored. Contributing to this area of research, this paper presents the design of a number of viable buck-boost three-level inverters that can also support bidirectional power conversion. The proposed ... View full abstract»

• ### Magnetically Coupled Current Sensors Using CMOS Split-Drain Transistors

Publication Year: 2009, Page(s):1733 - 1736
Cited by:  Papers (4)
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Integrated current-sensing circuits intended for smart-power and embedded applications featuring galvanic isolation are implemented. They are based on magnetic detection using a CMOS-compatible split-drain transistor that provides a very linear output current versus magnetic field. Two approaches are used to generate the magnetic field: the coil approach and the strip approach. In the first, the c... View full abstract»

• ### Control and Experiment of Pulsewidth-Modulated Modular Multilevel Converters

Publication Year: 2009, Page(s):1737 - 1746
Cited by:  Papers (602)  |  Patents (7)
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A modular multilevel converter (MMC) is one of the next-generation multilevel converters intended for high- or medium-voltage power conversion without transformers. The MMC is based on cascade connection of multiple bidirectional chopper-cells per leg, thus requiring voltage-balancing control of the multiple floating DC capacitors. However, no paper has made an explicit discussion on voltage-balan... View full abstract»

• ### Providing Ride-Through Capability to a Doubly Fed Induction Generator Under Unbalanced Voltage Dips

Publication Year: 2009, Page(s):1747 - 1757
Cited by:  Papers (55)
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This paper analyzes the effect of unbalanced voltage over doubly fed induction generators (DFIGs) and presents a novel control strategy, named dynamic programming power control plus (DPPC+), based on dynamic programming control. The high penetration of wind energy in the electrical grids demands for new requirements for the operation of wind energy conversion systems (WECSs). DFIG is the most empl... View full abstract»

• ### A Generalized Formulation of Quarter-Wave Symmetry SHE-PWM Problems for Multilevel Inverters

Publication Year: 2009, Page(s):1758 - 1766
Cited by:  Papers (57)
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A generalized formulation of quarter-wave symmetrical selective harmonic elimination (SHE) problems according to the rising and falling edges of the pulsewidth modulation (PWM) waveforms for multilevel inverters is proposed. The SHE modulation scheme features a broad solution space and can eliminate a large number of low-order harmonics. An effective method for obtaining initial values of switchin... View full abstract»

• ### Operational Analysis and Modulation Control of Three-Level Z-Source Inverters With Enhanced Output Waveform Quality

Publication Year: 2009, Page(s):1767 - 1775
Cited by:  Papers (45)
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Three-level Z-source inverters are recent single-stage topological solutions proposed for buck-boost energy conversion with all favorable advantages of three-level switching retained. Despite their proven buck-boost capability, existing three-level Z-source inverters are either too costly with numerous passive LC elements needed or poor in spectral quality if the ldquoreduced element countr... View full abstract»

• ### Wideband Current Transducer for Measuring AC Signals With Limited DC Offset

Publication Year: 2009, Page(s):1776 - 1787
Cited by:  Papers (5)  |  Patents (2)
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In many applications, a current measurement that can measure AC currents with DC offset is required. This is not possible using conventional current transformers (CTs) due to the core saturation because of the DC offset. In this paper, a new sensor concept is presented, which consists of a wideband CT and a demagnetizing circuit. The sensor concept is capable of measuring AC currents with DC offse... View full abstract»

• ### Interleaved Four-Phase Buck-Based Current Source With Isolated Energy-Recovery Scheme for Electrical Discharge Machining

Publication Year: 2009, Page(s):1788 - 1797
Cited by:  Papers (12)
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This paper presents the interleaved four-phase buck-based current source in continuous conduction mode with proposed isolated energy-recovery scheme for electrical discharge machining (EDM). EDM requires a pulse current with high slew rate in the output current of the current source. The interleaving technique allows the output slew rate of the buck-based current source to be improved due to the e... View full abstract»

• ### Reactive Power Control for Improving Wind Turbine System Behavior Under Grid Faults

Publication Year: 2009, Page(s):1798 - 1801
Cited by:  Papers (82)  |  Patents (5)
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This letter aims to present a generalized vector-based formulation for calculating the grid-side current reference to control reactive power delivered to the grid. Strategies for current reference generation were implemented on the abc stationary reference frame, and their effectiveness was demonstrated experimentally, perhaps validating the theoretical analysis even under grid fault conditions. View full abstract»

• ### New Techniques for Measuring Impedance Characteristics of Three-Phase AC Power Systems

Publication Year: 2009, Page(s):1802 - 1810
Cited by:  Papers (55)  |  Patents (3)
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Naval ships as well as aerospace power systems are incorporating an increasing amount of power electronic switching sources and loads. Although these power-electronics-based components provide exceptional performance, they are prone to instability due to their constant power characteristics that lead to negative impedance. When designing these systems, integrators must consider the impedance versu... View full abstract»

• ### A Simple Method for Comparative Study on the Thermal Performance of LEDs and Fluorescent Lamps

Publication Year: 2009, Page(s):1811 - 1818
Cited by:  Papers (30)
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A simple method is proposed to measure the heat dissipation of LEDs and fluorescent lamps in an open system that allows light energy to escape. Based on this method, a comparative study on the thermal and luminous performance of high-brightness LEDs and fluorescent lamps is presented. At rated power, T5 and T8 fluorescent lamps generate about 73%-77% of their total power as heat, while three types... View full abstract»

• ### Magnetic Resonant Coupling As a Potential Means for Wireless Power Transfer to Multiple Small Receivers

Publication Year: 2009, Page(s):1819 - 1825
Cited by:  Papers (382)  |  Patents (9)
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Wireless power transfer via magnetic resonant coupling is experimentally demonstrated in a system with a large source coil and either one or two small receivers. Resonance between source and load coils is achieved with lumped capacitors terminating the coils. A circuit model is developed to describe the system with a single receiver, and extended to describe the system with two receivers. With par... View full abstract»

• ### Switching Control Strategy to Minimize Dual Active Bridge Converter Losses

Publication Year: 2009, Page(s):1826 - 1838
Cited by:  Papers (173)  |  Patents (2)
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A switching control strategy to control the power flow and minimize the total power losses of the dual active bridge converter topology is proposed in this paper. The control strategy consists of driving the bridge with the largest DC voltage to generate a three-level pulsewidth-modulated (PWM) voltage waveform. This PWM is ruled by two manipulated variables: the phase shift between the primary an... View full abstract»

• ### Fast Load Transient Regulation of Low-Voltage Converters with the Low-Voltage Transient Processor

Publication Year: 2009, Page(s):1839 - 1854
Cited by:  Papers (9)
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The transient response of DC-DC converters with large conversion ratios is limited by the asymmetry of the current slew rate through the magnetic elements; under appropriate control, such a converter may respond much faster to an increase in load current than a decrease, or vice versa. In this paper, a low-voltage, unloaded, bidirectional DC-DC converter with a very fast current slew rate, called ... View full abstract»

• ### IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics Information for authors

Publication Year: 2009, Page(s):1857 - 1858
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• ### IEEE Power Electronics Society Information

Publication Year: 2009, Page(s): C3
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## Aims & Scope

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

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