Title :
An appropriate multi-level converter for single current supply applications
Author :
Tourkhani, Faouzi ; Viarouge, Philippe
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng., Moncton Univ., NB, Canada
Abstract :
In this paper, the structure of a new multi-level converter is presented. This structure is very appropriate for single current supply applications. In addition to the static and the dynamic share of the voltage between the switching cells, this topology also provides a minimum stoked energy in the clamping capacitors. The comparison of this structure with the multi-level capacitor clamping converter is presented. The operation principle and the steady-state characteristics are discussed. Some simulation and experimental results are given in order to validate the theoretical analysis
Keywords :
capacitors; power convertors; power supplies to apparatus; switching circuits; clamping capacitors; minimum stoked energy; multi-level capacitor clamping converter; multi-level converter; operation principle; single current supply applications; steady-state characteristics; switching cells; Bidirectional control; Capacitors; Clamps; Current supplies; Network topology; Rectifiers; Steady-state; Switches; Switching converters; Voltage control;
Conference_Titel :
Industry Applications Conference, 2000. Conference Record of the 2000 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Rome
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6401-5
DOI :
10.1109/IAS.2000.883128
