Operation of a high-frequency resonant inverter using mos controlled thryristors

C. Braun, R. Pastore, John Carter

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Abstract

MOS Controlled Thyristors (MCTs) are a new kind of semiconductor switch which offers promise for power conversion applications. We report on initial findings of using MCTs in a high-frequency resonant DC-DC power converter which is designed to convert several hundred volts DC to 20-30 kV. Low power (500 W) operation of this converter with both near-commercial P-type and recently developed N-type MCTs is discussed. The resonant architecture results in very low commutation losses by the switches (soft switching) offering the prospect of operating at very high power densities. The H-bridge switch efficiency exceeded 96% at a resonant/operating frequency of 30 kHz - losses per switch were about 1.6%.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication20th Conference Record on Power Modulator Symposium, MODSYM 1992
Pages278-280
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)0780307186, 9780780307186
DOIs
StatePublished - 1992
Event20th Conference on Power Modulator Symposium, MODSYM 1992 - Myrtle Beach, United States
Duration: 23 Jun 199225 Jun 1992

Publication series

Name20th Conference Record on Power Modulator Symposium, MODSYM 1992

Conference

Conference20th Conference on Power Modulator Symposium, MODSYM 1992
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMyrtle Beach
Period23/06/9225/06/92

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