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High performance solid-state switches using series-connected SiC-MOSFETs for high voltage applications

  • Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen

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Abstract

The traditional circuit breaker is not propitious for high voltage applications, due to their terribly loss of magnetism on a large stroke length. In contrast, solid-state switch as a high voltage device not only overcomes this disadvantage, but also is beneficial to realize fast-adjust of electrical control, which is good characteristic for high controllability, lower cost and reliability. In this paper, a high-performance, high-voltage solid-state switch is designed by series connection of SiC-MOSFETs. Furthermore, this paper presents a simple and reliable auxiliary active clamping circuit to guarantee the voltage balancing across the devices, which acts as a feedback on the gate terminal of switches. With this proposed method, it is realized solid-state switches with working voltages of several kilo-volts. Finally, simulation and experimental results are presented to demonstrate the performance of the solid-state switches and its application to high voltage system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE 8th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference, IPEMC-ECCE Asia 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1674-1679
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781509012107
DOIs
StatePublished - 13 Jul 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event8th IEEE International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference, IPEMC-ECCE Asia 2016 - Hefei, China
Duration: 22 May 201626 May 2016

Publication series

Name2016 IEEE 8th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference, IPEMC-ECCE Asia 2016

Conference

Conference8th IEEE International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference, IPEMC-ECCE Asia 2016
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHefei
Period22/05/1626/05/16

Keywords

  • active clamping circuit
  • circuit breaker
  • solid-state switch
  • voltage balancing

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