Title :
An Evaluation of Two-Level and Three-Level Zero-Voltage Zero-Current Switching Converters
Author :
Medury, A. ; Carr, J. ; Balda, J.C. ; Mantooth, H.A.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Abstract :
This paper presents a comparative evaluation of the two-level full-bridge zero-voltage zero-current switching (ZVZCS) converter and the three-level half-bridge ZVZCS converter. The paper analyzes the operation and soft-switching limits of both converters, compares them from a theoretical point of view, and presents an approach to optimize their designs. Experimental results are presented to illustrate the performance of both converters..
Keywords :
DC-DC power convertors; bridge circuits; switching convertors; zero current switching; zero voltage switching; soft-switching converters; three-level half-bridge ZVZCS converter; two-level full-bridge ZVZCS converters; zero-voltage zero-current switching; Analog-digital conversion; Filters; IEC standards; Leg; Pulse width modulation; Pulse width modulation converters; Switches; Switching converters; Zero current switching; Zero voltage switching;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics Specialists Conference, 2007. PESC 2007. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0654-8
Electronic_ISBN :
0275-9306
DOI :
10.1109/PESC.2007.4342083
