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A 10-kW series resonant converter design, transistor characterization, and base-drive optimizationThe development, components, and performance of a transistor-based 10 kW series resonant converter for use in resonant circuits in space applications is described. The transistors serve to switch on the converter current, which has a half-sinusoid waveform when the transistor is in saturation. The goal of the program was to handle an input-output voltage range of 230-270 Vdc, an output voltage range of 200-500 Vdc, and a current limit range of 0-20 A. Testing procedures for the D60T and D7ST transistors are outlined and base drive waveforms are presented. The total device dissipation was minimized and found to be independent of the regenerative feedback ratio at lower current levels. Dissipation was set at within 10% and rise times were found to be acceptable. The finished unit displayed a 91% efficiency at full power levels of 500 V and 20 A and 93.7% at 500 V and 10 A.
Document ID
19820053392
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Robson, R. R.
(Hughes Aircraft Co. Malibu, CA, United States)
Hancock, D. J.
(Hughes Research Laboratories Malibu, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1982
Subject Category
Electronics And Electrical Engineering
Meeting Information
Meeting: Annual Power Electronics Specialists Conference
Location: Cambridge, MA
Start Date: June 14, 1982
End Date: June 17, 1982
Sponsors: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Accession Number
82A36927
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS3-22471
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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