Design and Implementation of a Modular Bidirectional Switch Using SiC-MOSFET for Power Converter Applications. (8th October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Maqueda, Edgar; Rodas, Jorge; Toledo, Sergio; Gregor, Raúl; Caballero, David; Gavilan, Federico; Rivera, Marco
• Other Names: Riccio Michele Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Active and passive electronic components. Volume 2018(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-10-08
• Subjects: Electronics -- Periodicals; Passive components -- Periodicals; Electronic apparatus and appliances -- Periodicals; 621.381505
• DOI: 10.1155/2018/4198594
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0882-7516

Abstract

Abstract : The bidirectional switch (Bi-Sw) is a power device widely used by power conversion systems. This paper presents a novel modular design of a Bi-Sw with the purpose of providing to beginner researchers the key issues to design a power converter. The Bi-Sw has been designed in modular form using the SiC-MOSFET device. The Bi-Sw uses the advantages of SiC-MOSFET to operate at high switching frequencies. The verification of the module is carried out experimentally by means of the implementation in a voltage regulating converter, where performance analysis, power losses, and temperature dissipation are performed.