Essays about: "Gate-driver"

Found 5 essays containing the word Gate-driver.

  1. 1. AC Gate Bias Stress of 4H-SiC MOSFETs : An investigation into threshold voltage instability of SiC Power MOSFETs under the influence of bipolar gate stress

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Agnimitra Saha; [2023]
    Keywords : Silicon Carbide; Gate Bias Stress; Threshold Voltage; On-state Resistance; Temperature; kiselkarbid; gate spännings-stress; tröskelspänning; on-resistansen; temperatur;

    Abstract : Silicon Carbide, a wide band gap (WBG) semiconductor, has pushed electrical limits beyond Silicon (Si) when it comes to power electronics. It has offered the electrification of society showing promise for a greener future. READ MORE

  3. 2. A Novel Two-Level Inverter Design for Efficient Energy Conversion in a Maglev Train Rail

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för informationsteknologi

    Author : Oskar Zetterström; Stefan West Westholm; [2023]
    Keywords : IGBT; Inverter; Gate-driver; Prototype; Pulse width modulation; Sine wave; Maglev train; IGBT; Växelriktare; Grinddrivenhet; Prototyp; Pulsbreddsmodulering; Sinusvåg; Maglevtåg;

    Abstract : This report covers the construction of a prototype inverter system designed to power the rail of a maglev train, from component selection through simulations and power demands to mounting and wiring the components into a cabinet. The inverter is made with insulated gate bipolar transistors controlled with pulse-width modulated signals provided by a custom microcontroller. READ MORE

  4. 3. Commissioning and Testing of a Novel Buck-Boost Phase-Modular Three-Phase AC/DC Converter with Low Component Number

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Saransh Chhawchharia; [2022]
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    Abstract : In this thesis, a 1kW hardware prototype of a three-phase inverting buck-boost converter, termed as 6 Switch Buck-Boost Y-Inverter (6YI) is commissioned and tested. The 6YI is designed to be used as a motor drive for renewable energy applications such as fuel cell, solar etc powered motor drives with wide input voltage capability. READ MORE

  5. 4. Gate driver solutions for high power density SMPS using Silicon Carbide MOSFETs

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för elektronikkonstruktion

    Author : Farhan Akram; [2021]
    Keywords : SiC MOSFETs; Gate drivers; DC-DC converter; High power and efficiency power supplies;

    Abstract : Discrete silicon carbide (SiC) power devices have unique characteristics that outpace those of silicon (Si) counterparts. The improved physical features have provided better faster switching, greater current densities, lower on-resistance, and temperature performances. READ MORE

  6. 5. Model Predictive Control of Electric Drives -Design, Simulation and Implementation of PMSM Torque Control

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Levente Zsolt Pap; [2018]
    Keywords : PMSM; Field Oriented Control; Model Prediction Control; Inverter; Electric Drive; DSP;

    Abstract : The thesis deals with the design of a permanent magnet synchronous machine controller that isimplemented on an embedded platform to replace the off-the-shelf controller currently being used in theelectric race car of the KTH Formula Student team. Software implementation of the control algorithmwas tested in laboratory environment on the hardware prototype of a 2-level three-phase voltage sourceinverter. READ MORE