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Multilevel converters and series connection of igbt evaluation for high-power, high-voltage applications

  • A. M. Massoud
  • , S. J. Finney
  • , B. W. Williams

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Abstract

In this paper a detailed quantitative comparison between two competing high voltage converter technologies is performed, namely series connection of semiconductor power devices versus multilevel converters. The comparison is based on converter losses (conduction and switching), total harmonic distortion and distortion factor for the output phase and line voltages, and common mode voltage at different modulation frequency ratios.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSecond IEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives
PublisherIEE
Pages1-5
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)0863413838
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004
Event2nd International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives 2004 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Duration: 31 Mar 20042 Apr 2004

Publication series

NameIEE Conference Publication
Number498

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives 2004
Abbreviated titlePEMD 2004
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityEdinburgh
Period31/03/042/04/04

Keywords

  • High power applications
  • Multilevel converters
  • Series connection

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