Ultra compact three-phase PWM rectifier

P. Karutz, S. D. Round, M. L. Heldwein, J. W. Kolar

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Abstract

An increasing number of telecom, data server and aircraft power supply applications require high power, highly efficient, compact, sinusoidal input current rectifiers. The design and experimental performance of an 8.5 kW/liter (139 W/in3), 3phase PWM rectifier with a power output of 10 kW is presented. The high power density is achieved by increasing the switching frequency up to 400 kHz, which results in smaller EMI filters and boost inductors, while still maintaining a high efficiency over 95%. To minimize the switching losses, a combination of a CoolMOS and SiC diode are used in a custom power module. The module together with an optimized forced air cooled heat sink, optimized EMI filter, and a fully digital controller are used to obtain the high power density of the rectifier.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAPEC 2007 - 22nd Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition
Pages816-822
Number of pages7
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
EventAPEC 2007 - 22nd Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition - Anaheim, CA, United States
Duration: 25 Feb 20071 Mar 2007

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings - IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition - APEC

Conference

ConferenceAPEC 2007 - 22nd Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAnaheim, CA
Period25/02/071/03/07

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