Title :
A Robust Reverse Blocking Switching Device for High Power Direct AC/AC and Current Source Converters
Author :
Akdag, Alper ; Stiasny, Thomas ; Setz, Thomas ; Wikstroem, Tobias ; Backlund, Bjoern
Author_Institution :
ABB Switzerland Ltd. Semicond., Lenzburg
Abstract :
This paper deals with a reverse blocking semiconductor switching device, which is optimized for high power direct AC/AC and current source converters. It gives details on the main parts and design criteria in order to reach a robust device. In this paper, basic characteristics and test results are shown for a 400A, 6500V device and the high safe operating area (SOA) capability of the device is demonstrated.
Keywords :
AC-AC power convertors; power semiconductor switches; current 400 A; current source converters; high power direct AC-AC converter; reverse blocking semiconductor switching device; robust device; safe operating area capability; voltage 6500 V; Circuits; Impedance; Power conversion; Power semiconductor switches; Robustness; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Silicon; Switching converters; Thyristors; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Industry Applications Conference, 2007. 42nd IAS Annual Meeting. Conference Record of the 2007 IEEE
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1259-4
Electronic_ISBN :
0197-2618
DOI :
10.1109/07IAS.2007.116
