Title :
A high frequency DC/DC converter for electric vehicles
Author :
Masserant, B.J. ; Stuart, T.A.
Author_Institution :
Toledo Univ., OH, USA
Abstract :
A full bridge converter using IGBTs at higher than normal frequencies is described. This approach is found to be cost effective for automotive applications since it provides a reasonable volume at a lower cost than other alternatives. Experimental results are included for a 1.5 kW converter operating at 40 kHz
Keywords :
DC-DC power convertors; automotive electronics; bridge circuits; electric vehicles; insulated gate bipolar transistors; power semiconductor switches; switching circuits; 1.5 kW; 40 kHz; IGBT; automotive applications; cost effective; electric vehicles; high frequency DC/DC converter; zero current switching; zero voltage switching; Circuits; DC-DC power converters; Electric vehicles; Equations; Frequency conversion; Insulated gate bipolar transistors; Rectifiers; Snubbers; Zero current switching; Zero voltage switching;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics in Transportation, 1994. [Proceedings]
Conference_Location :
Dearborn, MI
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1839-0
DOI :
10.1109/PET.1994.572367
