DocumentCode
2050241
Title
Enabling technologies for matrix converters in aerospace applications
Author
Empringham, L. ; de Lillo, L. ; Khwan-On, S. ; Brunson, C. ; Wheeler, P.W. ; Clare, J.C.
fYear
2011
fDate
1-3 June 2011
Firstpage
451
Lastpage
456
Abstract
The matrix converter is a direct AC-AC power converter topology that does not contain an intermediate DC-link stage. This paper presents different enabling technologies to enhance the suitability of the matrix converter topology for aerospace applications. The use of silicon carbide power devices to improve efficiency and reduce system weight together with an improved, high speed fault detection technique are presented. Results from different prototype matrix converters to validate the concepts are also presented.
Keywords
AC-AC power convertors; aerospace engineering; fault location; matrix convertors; power supplies to apparatus; silicon compounds; aerospace application; direct AC-AC power converter topology; high speed fault detection technique; matrix converter; silicon carbide power device; Clamps; Matrix converters; Schottky diodes; Silicon; Silicon carbide; Temperature measurement;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Compatibility and Power Electronics (CPE), 2011 7th International Conference-Workshop
Conference_Location
Tallinn
Print_ISBN
978-1-4244-8806-3
Electronic_ISBN
978-1-4244-8805-6
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/CPE.2011.5942278
Filename
5942278
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