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# IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics

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• ### [Front cover]

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s): C1
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• ### IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics publication information

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s): C2
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Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1041 - 1043
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• ### IGBT and Diode Loss Estimation Under Hysteresis Switching

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1044 - 1048
Cited by:  Papers (54)
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This paper presents a power loss estimation method for insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) and diodes that operate under hysteresis switching. The method relies on datasheet information and three measurements in a phase leg: phase current, one IGBT switching gate signal, and the dc bus voltage across the phase leg. No parasitic models, thermal analysis, or slow simulations are required, and... View full abstract»

• ### Buck Converter With Merged Active Charge-Controlled Capacitive Attenuation

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1049 - 1054
Cited by:  Papers (17)
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This letter introduces a converter and a complementary digital controller that, compared to conventional buck, have a smaller output filter volume, improved dynamic response, and lower switching losses. To reduce the volume and switching losses, the input-to-output voltage difference is decreased with a capacitive attenuator that replaces the input filter capacitor and has approximately the same v... View full abstract»

• ### Multilevel-Clamped Multilevel Converters (MLC$^2$)

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1055 - 1060
Cited by:  Papers (25)
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This letter introduces a new series of multilevel (ML) converters based on the ML clamping concept. By applying this technique, a ML clamping unit (MCU) conveys additional levels for synthesizing the output waveforms of a diode-clamped ML dc-ac power converter. The basic building block of the ML clamping scheme is the ML clamping cell, which is composed of a pair of dc sources associated with one ... View full abstract»

• ### A Current-Sensing Method for Integrated Transformer

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1061 - 1065
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Current-sensing circuit is critical for dc-dc converter to achieve current mode control, current protection, and current sharing. Moreover, for voltage regulator module (VRM) applications, the inductor current needs to be sensed for adaptive voltage positioning. A high-frequency, self-driven full-bridge-type VRM has been recently proposed for high efficiency with integrated transformer. However, t... View full abstract»

• ### Inverse Watkins–Johnson Topology-Based Inverter

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1066 - 1070
Cited by:  Papers (24)
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A Z-source inverter (ZSI) uses an L-C impedance network between the source and the voltage source inverter (VSI). It has the property of stepping down or stepping up the input voltage, as a result, the output can be either higher or lower than the input voltage as per requirement. This topology also possesses robust electromagnetic interference noise immunity, which is achieved by allowing shoot t... View full abstract»

• ### A Flexible LED Driver for Automotive Lighting Applications: IC Design and Experimental Characterization

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1071 - 1075
Cited by:  Papers (27)
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This letter presents a smart driver for LEDs, particularly for automotive lighting applications, which avoid ringing and overshoot phenomena. To this aim, advanced Soft Start and Current Slope Control techniques are integrated on-chip. This letter discusses the driver design integrating in high voltage CMOS technology, the digital circuitry for programming and electronic control units interfacing,... View full abstract»

• ### Control of ZCS-SR Inverter-Fed Voltage Multiplier-Based High-Voltage DC–DC Converter by Digitally Tuning Tank Capacitance and Slightly Varying Pulse Frequency

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1076 - 1083
Cited by:  Papers (11)
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Conventional pulse-frequency-modulated (PFM) zero-current switching series resonant (SR) inverter-fed voltage-multiplier-based high-voltage dc power supplies have nearly zero switching loss. However, they have limitations of poor controllability at light load and large output voltage ripple at low switching frequencies. To address these problems, this letter proposes a new control scheme that is b... View full abstract»

• ### Conducted Common-Mode EMI Reduction by Impedance Balancing

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1084 - 1089
Cited by:  Papers (27)
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A new method to reduce common-mode (CM) electromagnetic interference (EMI) emission at the dc input of variable-speed motor drives is presented. Unlike conventional passive or active filtering techniques that rely on impedance mismatch or active noise cancellation, the proposed method uses a passive circuit with matched impedance to cancel the inverter CM current. In the proposed approach, a star-... View full abstract»

• ### Multilevel Current Waveform Generation Using Inductor Cells and H-Bridge Current-Source Inverter

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1090 - 1098
Cited by:  Papers (20)
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This paper presents a new circuit configuration of single-phase multilevel current-source inverter (CSI). In this new topology, a basic H-bridge CSI working as a main inverter generates a multilevel current waveform in cooperation with inductor cells connected in parallel as auxiliary circuits. Each inductor cell is composed by four unidirectional power switches with an inductor across the cell ci... View full abstract»

• ### Active-Power Control of Individual Converter Cells for a Battery Energy Storage System Based on a Multilevel Cascade PWM Converter

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1099 - 1107
Cited by:  Papers (88)
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The battery energy storage system is an essential enabling device of the smart grid, because it helps grid connection of massive renewable energy resources. This paper has a brief discussion on a battery energy storage system based on a multilevel cascade pulsewidth-modulated (PWM) converter for its practical use. The active-power control of individual converter cells is presented to make it possi... View full abstract»

• ### Soft-Switching Boost Converter With a Flyback Snubber for High Power Applications

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1108 - 1119
Cited by:  Papers (18)
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This paper presents a soft-switching boost converter with a flyback snubber for high power applications. The proposed converter configuration can achieve both near zero-voltage and zero-current soft-switching features, while it can reduce the current and voltage stresses of the main switch. In this paper, several passive and active snubbers associated with boost converters are first reviewed, and ... View full abstract»

• ### The Application of Resonant Controllers to Four-Leg Matrix Converters Feeding Unbalanced or Nonlinear Loads

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1120 - 1129
Cited by:  Papers (33)
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Matrix converters (MC) have some advantages when compared to conventional back-to-back pulsewidth modulation voltage-source converters. The MC may be considered more reliable and is smaller because the bulky dc capacitor is eliminated from the topology. Therefore, when MCs are used in ac-ac power conversion, the size and weight of the whole generation system is reduced. To interface a MC-based gen... View full abstract»

• ### Improved Asymmetric Space Vector Modulation for Voltage Source Converters with Low Carrier Ratio

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1130 - 1140
Cited by:  Papers (19)
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This paper presents an improved asymmetric space vector modulation (ASVM) for two-level voltage source converters (VSCs) when the switching frequency is as low as nine times of line frequency. By adding two pulses in each line cycle when the fundamental voltage crosses zero, the total harmonic distortion (THD) of output current can be reduced significantly. The penalty of additional switching loss... View full abstract»

• ### High Power Current Sensorless Bidirectional 16-Phase Interleaved DC-DC Converter for Hybrid Vehicle Application

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1141 - 1151
Cited by:  Papers (60)
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A new 16-phase interleaved bidirectional dc/dc converter is developed featuring smaller input/output filters, faster dynamic response and lower device stress than conventional designs, for hybrid vehicle applications. The converter is connected between the ultracapacitor (UC) pack and the battery pack in a multisource energy storage system of a hybrid vehicle. Typically, multiphase interleaved con... View full abstract»

• ### Hybrid Selective Harmonic Elimination PWM for Common-Mode Voltage Reduction in Three-Level Neutral-Point-Clamped Inverters for Variable Speed Induction Drives

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1152 - 1158
Cited by:  Papers (47)  |  Patents (5)
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This paper proposes a hybrid selective harmonic elimination pulsewidth modulation (SHEPWM) scheme for common-mode voltage reduction in three-level neutral-point-clamped inverter-based induction motor drives. The scheme uses the conventional SHEPWM (C-SHEPWM) to control the inverter at high frequency (≥ 0.9 motor rated frequency) and uses the modified SHEPWM (M-SHEPWM) to control the inverte... View full abstract»

• ### Three-Phase Dual-Buck Inverter With Unified Pulsewidth Modulation

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1159 - 1167
Cited by:  Papers (40)
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This paper presents a new type of three-phase voltage source inverter (VSI), called three-phase dual-buck inverter. The proposed inverter does not need dead time, and thus avoids the shoot-through problems of traditional VSIs, and leads to greatly enhanced system reliability. Though it is still a hard-switching inverter, the topology allows the use of power MOSFETs as the active devices instead of... View full abstract»

• ### On the Limit of the Output Capacitor Reduction in Power-Factor Correctors by Distorting the Line Input Current

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1168 - 1176
Cited by:  Papers (47)
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Active power-factor correctors (PFCs) are needed to design ac-dc power supplies with universal input voltage range and sinusoidal input current. The classical method to control PFCs consists in two feedback loops and an analog multiplier. Hence, the input current is sinusoidal and it is in-phase with the input voltage. However, a bulk capacitor is needed to balance the input and the output power. ... View full abstract»

• ### An Integrated Nine-Switch Power Conditioner for Power Quality Enhancement and Voltage Sag Mitigation

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1177 - 1190
Cited by:  Papers (54)
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A nine-switch power converter having two sets of output terminals was recently proposed in place of the traditional back-to-back power converter that uses 12 switches in total. The nine-switch converter has already been proven to have certain advantages, in addition to its component saving topological feature. Despite these advantages, the nine-switch converter has so far found limited application... View full abstract»

• ### Multigoal Heuristic Model Predictive Control Technique Applied to a Cascaded H-bridge StatCom

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1191 - 1200
Cited by:  Papers (42)
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A multilevel H-bridge StatCom inherently contains redundancy in the available switching states. This paper develops a variation on the typical model predictive control scheme which is able to exploit this redundancy to simultaneously balance the H-bridge capacitor voltages, provide excellent current reference tracking, and minimize converter switching losses. The scheme consists of a dead-beat cur... View full abstract»

• ### A DSTATCOM Topology With Reduced DC-Link Voltage Rating for Load Compensation With Nonstiff Source

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1201 - 1211
Cited by:  Papers (42)
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The distribution static compensator (DSTATCOM) is used for load compensation in power distribution network. In this paper, a new topology for DSTATCOM applications with nonstiff source is proposed. The proposed topology enables DSTATCOM to have a reduced dc-link voltage without compromising the compensation capability. It uses a series capacitor along with the interfacing inductor and a shunt filt... View full abstract»

• ### A Study on High-Current Rectifier Systems With Mitigated Time-Varying Magnetic Field Generation at AC Input and DC Output Busbars

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1212 - 1219
Cited by:  Papers (5)
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This paper investigates occupational exposure to time-varying magnetic field generation in high-power rectifier systems. Two different kinds of high-power rectifier systems rated for 25 kA are modeled and analyzed. The performance is compared and evaluated on the basis of exposure guidelines from the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). In order to focus on the q... View full abstract»

• ### Optimal Damping of Multistage EMI Filters

Publication Year: 2012, Page(s):1220 - 1227
Cited by:  Papers (17)
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Electromagnetic interference (EMI) filter is an integral part of most switching power converter design. An EMI filter must be sufficiently damped in order to avoid undesirable interactions with the converter input impedance or source output impedance, which otherwise may lead to instability and degraded control performance. Optimal damping of single-stage LC filters that achieves maximal damping e... 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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