ARCP soft-switching technique in matrix converters

Author

Teichmann, Ralph ; Oyama, Jun

Author_Institution

Dept. of Electr. Eng., Dresden Univ. of Technol., Germany

Volume

49

Issue

2

fYear

2002

fDate

4/1/2002 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

353

Lastpage

361

Abstract

An alternative concept used to avoid the need for staggered switching in matrix converters is discussed. The features of the auxiliary resonant commutated pole (ARCP) soft switching technique are used to reduce the number of active switches and gate drives in comparison to conventional matrix converter technology, avoid commutation voltage spikes, and reduce switching losses. Three different ARCP matrix converters are reviewed and their operational boundaries are discussed. The ARCPMC technology is critically evaluated with respect to a potential industrial application

Keywords

AC-AC power convertors; commutation; resonant power convertors; switching circuits; AC-AC power conversion; ARCP soft-switching technique; active switches reduction; auxiliary resonant commutated pole soft switching; commutation voltage spikes reduction; gate drives reduction; industrial application; matrix converters; operational boundaries; switching losses reduction; Active matrix technology; Capacitors; Costs; Matrix converters; Resonance; Snubbers; Switches; Switching loss; Topology; Zero voltage switching;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0278-0046

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/41.993268

Filename

993268