Title :
Direct AC/DC conversion without input rectification
Author :
Ikriannikov, Alexandr ; Cuk, Slobodan
Author_Institution :
California Inst. of Technol., Pasadena, CA, USA
Abstract :
The input diode bridge introduces power losses and distortions in power factor correction (PFC) circuits. In this paper a new class of AC/DC converters without input rectification is introduced. Efficiency, performance and other characteristics are analyzed on the basis of a prototype circuit; key features are outlined and illustrated by experimental data
Keywords :
AC-DC power convertors; losses; power factor correction; direct AC/DC conversion; efficiency; input diode bridge; performance; power factor correction circuits; power losses; Bridge circuits; Circuit topology; Costs; Diodes; Frequency; Performance analysis; Power generation; Prototypes; Rectifiers; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics Specialists Conference, 1999. PESC 99. 30th Annual IEEE
Conference_Location :
Charleston, SC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5421-4
DOI :
10.1109/PESC.1999.789000
