Exploiting Distinct Thermal Response Properties for Power Semiconductor Module Health Monitoring
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DOI: 10.1109/jestpe.2020.3022775
Abstract: This article develops the techniques for actively tracking response shifts, induced by thermal–mechanical degradation over components lifetimes’, in spatiotemporal thermal response dynamics. The methodology considers both boundary (e.g., cooling) and internal (e.g., voiding) sources of… read more here.
Keywords: power semiconductor; degradation; thermal response; response ... See more keywords
Wide-Bandgap Power Semiconductors for Electric Vehicle Systems: Challenges and Trends
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DOI: 10.1109/mvt.2021.3112943
Abstract: In recent years, researchers have been attracted to the application of wide-bandgap (WBG) power semiconductor devices such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) in electric vehicle (EV) applications. Their advantages over Si power… read more here.
Keywords: semiconductor devices; wbg power; power semiconductor; electric vehicle ... See more keywords
Thermal Performance Improvement in Multi-Megawatt Power Converters Serving to Asynchronous Hydro Generators Operating Around Synchronous Speed
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DOI: 10.1109/tec.2020.3037244
Abstract: In multi-MW three-level neutral point clamped back-to-back (3L-NPC) power converters, power semiconductor devices are considered as most vulnerable components due to its thermo-mechanical fatigue stress. Particularly, rotor side converter (RSC) in doubly fed induction machine… read more here.
Keywords: around synchronous; power converters; active thermal; power ... See more keywords
Solid-State Relay Solutions for Induction Cooking Applications Based on Advanced Power Semiconductor Devices
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DOI: 10.1109/tie.2018.2838093
Abstract: This paper focuses on providing an improved and efficient alternative to electromechanical relays (EMRs) in view of the growing demand characteristics for an effective power multiplexing in induction heating applications. A major analytical approach to… read more here.
Keywords: state relay; power; power semiconductor; induction ... See more keywords