Optimization of Nonlinear Switch Cells for Switching Converters

<p>Switch cells consist of an array of power switches and passive components which can replace the main switches alone in many power topologies, allowing reduced switching loss without altering the power topology directly. This thesis discusses the development of a switch cell topology that utilizes a saturable resonant inductor to reduce the size and power loss of the cell. Additionally, the cell transfers energy stored in the inductor into a capacitor for efficient energy storage during the cell's conduction region. This energy is then transferred back to the system when the cell turns off, thus reducing the total switching energy. </p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Year dc:date.available

2012

Author dc:creator

• Reese, Bradley Alan

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Ang, Simon S.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Balda, Juan C.
• McCann, Roy A.

• Power Electronics
• Saturable Inductor
• Snubber
• Soft Switching
• Switch Cell
• Electromagnetics and Photonics
• Power and Energy

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/2710

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarworks.uark.edu:etd-4261