Title :
Semiconductor requirements for the distribution system of the Future
Author :
Lindenmeyer, Daniel
Author_Institution :
Infineon Technol. North America Corp., Livonia, MI, USA
Abstract :
This paper looks at the state of today´s US power distribution system and introduces the applications and technologies that will be deployed in the Distribution System of the Future. The role and requirements of semiconductors as an enabling technology for Distribution Automation is outlined using several practical examples.
Keywords :
power distribution; semiconductors; US power distribution system; distribution automation; semiconductor requirements; Automation; Power distribution; Semiconductor device measurement; Smart grids; Substations; Temperature measurement; Voltage control; Automation; Power Distribution; Power Electronics; Sensor Systems and Applications; Smart Grids;
Conference_Titel :
Future of Instrumentation International Workshop (FIIW), 2012
Conference_Location :
Gatlinburg, TN
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2483-0
DOI :
10.1109/FIIW.2012.6378344
