Design and Hardware Implementation of an IGBT-Based Half-Bridge Cell for Modular Voltage Source Inverters
This article presents the design and hardware implementation of an IGBT-based half-bridge voltage source inverter (VSI) to be used as a basic cell to assemble VSIs of different topologies in modular ways. Herein, we have presented the design methodology and utilized techniques for reducing stray ind...
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| author | Roberto Morales-Caporal José F. Pérez-Cuapio Haydee P. Martínez-Hernández Raúl Cortés-Maldonado |
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| description | This article presents the design and hardware implementation of an IGBT-based half-bridge voltage source inverter (VSI) to be used as a basic cell to assemble VSIs of different topologies in modular ways. Herein, we have presented the design methodology and utilized techniques for reducing stray inductances and EMI radiation on the printed circuit board, as well as the way to calculate and select the main electronic components. For the design of the circuit board, local regulations for grid interconnection and international standards were considered in order to obtain a safe and reliable electronic power cell. The developed hardware was subjected to different tests using AC electric motors as loads to validate its design. Two VSIs topologies were evaluated: a single-phase two-level full-bridge inverter and a three-phase two-level inverter. The experimental results validated the theory and demonstrated the excellent performance, reliability, and high efficiency of the developed half-bridge power cell for modular VSIs. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-47f14e1e17004cf588c5a7b7e13412bd2023-11-22T18:03:01ZengMDPI AGElectronics2079-92922021-10-011020254910.3390/electronics10202549Design and Hardware Implementation of an IGBT-Based Half-Bridge Cell for Modular Voltage Source InvertersRoberto Morales-Caporal0José F. Pérez-Cuapio1Haydee P. Martínez-Hernández2Raúl Cortés-Maldonado3National Technological Institute of Mexico/Technological Institute of Apizaco, Av. Instituto Tecnológico s/n, Apizaco C.P. 90300, Tlaxcala, MexicoNational Technological Institute of Mexico/Technological Institute of Apizaco, Av. Instituto Tecnológico s/n, Apizaco C.P. 90300, Tlaxcala, MexicoNational Technological Institute of Mexico/Technological Institute of Apizaco, Av. Instituto Tecnológico s/n, Apizaco C.P. 90300, Tlaxcala, MexicoNational Technological Institute of Mexico/Technological Institute of Apizaco, Av. Instituto Tecnológico s/n, Apizaco C.P. 90300, Tlaxcala, MexicoThis article presents the design and hardware implementation of an IGBT-based half-bridge voltage source inverter (VSI) to be used as a basic cell to assemble VSIs of different topologies in modular ways. Herein, we have presented the design methodology and utilized techniques for reducing stray inductances and EMI radiation on the printed circuit board, as well as the way to calculate and select the main electronic components. For the design of the circuit board, local regulations for grid interconnection and international standards were considered in order to obtain a safe and reliable electronic power cell. The developed hardware was subjected to different tests using AC electric motors as loads to validate its design. Two VSIs topologies were evaluated: a single-phase two-level full-bridge inverter and a three-phase two-level inverter. The experimental results validated the theory and demonstrated the excellent performance, reliability, and high efficiency of the developed half-bridge power cell for modular VSIs.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/20/2549insulate gate bipolar transistor (IGBT)full-bridge inverterhalf-bridge inverterhardware designprinted circuit boardSPWM |
| spellingShingle | Roberto Morales-Caporal José F. Pérez-Cuapio Haydee P. Martínez-Hernández Raúl Cortés-Maldonado Design and Hardware Implementation of an IGBT-Based Half-Bridge Cell for Modular Voltage Source Inverters Electronics insulate gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) full-bridge inverter half-bridge inverter hardware design printed circuit board SPWM |
| title | Design and Hardware Implementation of an IGBT-Based Half-Bridge Cell for Modular Voltage Source Inverters |
| title_full | Design and Hardware Implementation of an IGBT-Based Half-Bridge Cell for Modular Voltage Source Inverters |
| title_fullStr | Design and Hardware Implementation of an IGBT-Based Half-Bridge Cell for Modular Voltage Source Inverters |
| title_full_unstemmed | Design and Hardware Implementation of an IGBT-Based Half-Bridge Cell for Modular Voltage Source Inverters |
| title_short | Design and Hardware Implementation of an IGBT-Based Half-Bridge Cell for Modular Voltage Source Inverters |
| title_sort | design and hardware implementation of an igbt based half bridge cell for modular voltage source inverters |
| topic | insulate gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) full-bridge inverter half-bridge inverter hardware design printed circuit board SPWM |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/20/2549 |
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