Loss modeling of inductive components employed in power electronic systems

Loss models of inductive components are thoroughly investigated, thereby all different aspects of loss modeling are considered. The impact of peak-to-peak flux density ΔB, frequency f, DC premagnetization H
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, temperature T, core shape, minor and major loops, flux waveform, and material on core loss calculation are considered. In order to calculate winding losses, formulas for round conductors and litz wires, each including skin- and proximity effects (including the influence of an air-gap fringing field) are included. A high level of accuracy is achieved by combining the best state-of-the-art approaches and by embedding newly-developed approaches into a novel loss calculation framework. The loss models are verified by FEM simulations and experimental measurements.