• Journal of Power Electronics
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.323-333
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• 2017

This paper proposes a model-based optimal control algorithm for the clamp switch of a zero-voltage switching (ZVS) bidirectional DC-DC converter. The bidirectional DC-DC converter (BDC) can accomplish the ZVS operation using the clamp switch. The minimum current for the ZVS operation is maintained, and the inductor current is separated from the input and output voltages by the clamp switch in this topology. The clamp switch can decrease the inductor current ripple, switching loss, and conduction loss of the system. Therefore, the optimal control of the clamp switch is significant to improve the efficiency of the system. This paper proposes a model-based optimal control algorithm using phase shift in a micro-controller unit. The proposed control algorithm is demonstrated by the results of PSIM simulations and an experiment conducted in a 1-kW ZVS BDC system.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.22 no.1
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• pp.67-74
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• 2017

This study proposes a novel random pulse-width modulation (PWM) technique with a constant switching frequency utilizing a random offset voltage. The proposed PWM technique spreads switching harmonics by varying the position of an active voltage vector without a switching frequency variation. The implementation of the proposed PWM technique is simple because it does not require additional hardware and complex algorithm. The proposed random PWM technique is compared with the conventional PWM technique on the factors of harmonic spectrum, total harmonic distortion, and harmonic spread factor to confirm the harmonic spread effect. The validity of the proposed method is verified by simulations and experiments on a three-phase inverter drive system.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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• v.41 no.9
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• pp.1013-1020
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• 1992

The conductivity variation of a high resistivity bulk silicon semiconductor, whose electrodes were deposited with aluminum vapor, was studied experimentally by measuring the X-ray intensity and current flow, which was developed by X-ray radiation while applying a pulse voltage to the silicon, in a load resistor connected to the semiconductor. The current flow observed immediately as the X-ray radiated, and when the X-ray decreased. It was found from the observation of switching current for the X-ray intensity and the voltage applied in the semiconductor that the switching current of the semiconductor increased as the intensity of the X-ray and the applied voltage increased. In case of lower applied voltage, the switching current for higher applied voltage depended on the intensity of the X-ray radiated due to the saturation of electron and hole.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 1997.07f
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• pp.1989-1992
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• 1997

A new soft switching single stage AC-DC full bridge boost converter with unit input power factor and isolated output is presented. Due to using of the non-dissipative snubber in the primary side, a single stage high-power factor isolated full bridge boost converter has a significant reduction of switching losses in main switching devices and output rectifiers of the primary and secondary side, respectively. The non-dissipative snubber adopted in this study is consisted of a snubber capacitor C. and a snubber inductor $L_r$, a fast recovery snubber diode $D_r$, a commutation diode $D_p$. This paper presents the complete operating principles, theoretical analysis and simulation results.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2001.10a
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• pp.251-255
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• 2001

This paper presents a new zero current switching (ZCS) inverter for grid-connected photovoltaic system. The proposed circuit provides zero current switching condition for all the switches, which reduces switching losses significantly. It is controlled to extract maximum power from the solar array and to provide sinusoidal current into the mains. Analysis, small signal modeling and design procedure are presented. The validity of the proposed system is verified by experimental results from the 1.2kW prototype inverter operating at 40kHz.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.6 no.6
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• pp.564-571
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• 2001

This paper presents the VLSI design of highly efficient low voltage DC/DC converter for portable devices. All active devices are integrated on a single chip using a standard 0.65$\mu\textrm{m}$ CMOS process. The converter operates at the switching frequency of 1MHz for reducing the size of passive elements and uses a ZVS for minimizing the switching loss at high frequency. Simulation results show that the circuit can achieve a 95% efficiency when the output voltage is controlled to be 2V with the load of lW.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2001.12a
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• pp.11-14
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• 2001

Direct torque control (DTC) scheme provides a very quick torque response without the complex field-orientation block and inner current regulation loop. DTC is known as an appropriate scheme for high power induction motor drives because it can be used at lower switching frequency There are a major drawbacks with the application of DTC schemes it is large current harmonics due to flux drooping in a low speed range. In order to solve the problem, the fuzzy variable switching sector scheme are adopted in this paper. A meaningful contribution of this paper is to propose a simple realization scheme of the fuzzy variable switching sector technique. Experimental results show the effectiveness of this proposition.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of IIIuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers Conference
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• 2007.05a
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• pp.393-396
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• 2007

Recently one level higher intelligent switching board than established one by the application of intelligent building and digital system are being constructed. Therefore facility's high efficiency, high degree satisfaction, miniaturaization, standardization through application of communication technology and monitoring and controlling by computer system utilized by web-basis power control system and electric IT are practiced. Especially network must be constructed through unified IBS server that monitors every educational institute's switching boards in real time control system. And I intend to create methods to save energy and raise electricity quality by power demand prediction and remote-controled management and operation. In this thesis I intend to suggest measures of forming unified system through researching educational institute's ways of constructing switching board and status analysis and overcoming technical difficulties in user's side and saving and maintenance expense.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2001.07b
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• pp.1023-1025
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• 2001

This paper proposes a bi-directional current switch with snubber regeneration using Power MOSFETs and this paper proposes to use a loss-less snubber with switching device to perform soft-switching. It results in not only decreasing switching loss in the device drastically, but also improving input ac current waveform distortion. The computer simulation results show that the input current waveform and show the requirements necessary for the elimination of the 3rd harmonic component. We also show the procedure to design the parameters of the converter.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2002.04a
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• pp.143-146
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• 2002

This paper proposes a new auxiliary resonant DC link(ARDCL)snubber circuit and deals with its power loss on the basis of actually-measured conduction loss characteristic of switching device module. Voltage-ed soft switching three-phase inverter using proposed ARDCL snubber circuit is presented along with its performance evaluations. And, the power loss analysis of three-phase hard and soft switching inverter are carried out from the point of simulation and experimental results.