Design and testing of a modular SiC based power block

Maja Harfman Todorovic, Rajib Datta, Ljubisa Stevanovic, Xu She, Philip Cioffi, Gary Mandrusiak, Brian Rowden, Paul Szczesny, Jian Dai, Tony Frangieh

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Abstract

The paper describes a modular, power electronics building block based on GE's industry-leading SiC MOSFET technology and vertically integrated design approach to achieve maximum performance in power applications ranging from solar, wind and HEV/EV to Industrial and Traction drive applications. This plug-and-play unit enables customers to launch high-performance products more quickly, and at lower cost versus conventional design approaches. The Power block is comprised of low-inductance SiC modules with high performance gate drives, optimized bus bar with DC capacitors, air or liquid-cooled thermal management, sensors feeding low-level controls and protection, a standardized control interface, and connectivity to GE's Predix engine for data analytics. It uses a simple, two-level topology capable of switching up to 40kHz with a DC link voltage up to 1500V.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPCIM Europe 2016; International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1853-1856
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9783800741861
StatePublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event2016 International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management, PCIM Europe 2016 - Nuremberg, Germany
Duration: May 10 2016May 12 2016

Publication series

NamePCIM Europe 2016; International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management

Conference

Conference2016 International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management, PCIM Europe 2016
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityNuremberg
Period05/10/1605/12/16

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