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Characterization and Evaluation of 600 V Range Devices for Active Power Factor Correction in Boundary and Continuous Conduction Modes

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    Abstract

    Traditional characterization of semiconductors switching dynamics is performed based on clamped inductive load measurements using the double pulse tester (DPT) configuration. This approach is valid for converters operating in continuous conduction mode (CCM), however in boundary conduction mode (BCM), if valley switching detection is used, the amount of energy recovered from the semiconductor output capacitance and the converter switching frequency need to be accurately calculated. This paper presents a characterization and evaluation procedure for conventional power factor correction circuits operating in CCM and BCM.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition - APEC 2015
    PublisherIEEE
    Publication date2015
    Pages1911-1916
    ISBN (Print)978-1-4799-6735-3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2015
    Event30th Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition - Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, United States
    Duration: 15 Mar 2015 → 19 Mar 2015

    Conference

    Conference30th Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition
    LocationCharlotte Convention Center
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityCharlotte
    Period15/03/2015 → 19/03/2015

    Keywords

    • Power Factor Correction
    • Continuous
    • Boundary
    • Characterization
    • Evaluation

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