A novel three-level zero-current-transition active neutral-point-clamped inverter

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Abstract

This paper extends the zero-current-transition concept to three-level active neutral-point-clamped inverter. The proposed soft-switching topology employs two auxiliary switches and one LC resonant tank to assist the main switching devices in one phase leg. The zero-current turning-off of all the main and auxiliary switching devices are achieved with voltage stress of all switching devices are clamped to half of the DC-link voltage. Meanwhile, The turning-on losses of main devices are reduced due to the limited current rising rate by the resonance as well as the reduced reverse recovery losses of main diodes. The operation principles are analyzed and simulation results verify the analysis.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2009 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2009
Pages847-852
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event2009 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2009 - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: 20 Sep 200924 Sep 2009

Publication series

Name2009 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2009

Conference

Conference2009 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period20/09/0924/09/09

Keywords

  • Active neutral point clamped multilevel converter
  • Inverter
  • Soft-switching
  • Zero-current-transition

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