Eighteenth Annual IEEE
Applied Power Electronics
Conference and Exposition
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Volume 1
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CONTENTS
SESSION 1, Plenary Session
Program Chair: James Kokernak, Advanced Energy Conversion, LLC
Monday, February 10, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Fontaine Room
1.1
Defining the Future for Microprocessor Power Delivery
A. Lidow, G. Sheridan, International Rectifier Corporation, El Segundo, CA
1.2
Scalable Data Center Architecture for On- Demand Power Infrastructure
E. Landsman, American Power Conversion, Billerica, MA
1.3
Towards EMI Prediction of a PM Motor Drive for Automotive Applications
S. Chen, T.W. Nehl, Delphi Research Labs, Shelby Township, Ml; J.S. Lai, X. Huang, E. Pepa,
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA; R. De Doncker, I. Voss,
Institute for Power Electronics and Electrical Drives (ISEA), Aachen, GERMANY
1.4
Power Electronics in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Applications
J.M. Miller, J-N-J Miller Design Services, P.L.C., Cedar, Ml
1.5
Revolutionary Advances in Distributed Power Systems
E. Lam, R. Bell, D. Ashley, National Semiconductor Corporation, Santa Clara, CA
1.6
Trends and Drivers in Isolated Board-Mount DC/DC Products for
Communications Applications
M.P. Sayani, J. Wanes, Celestica, Inc., Toronto, CANADA
1.7
Integrated Packaging of a 1kW Switching Module Using Planar Interconnect on
Embedded Power Chips Technology
Z.X. Liang, F.W. Lee, J.D. van Wyk, D. Boroyevich, E. Scott, J. Chen, B. Lu, Y. Pang, Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
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SESSION 2, Inverters and Motor Drives
Session Chairs: Juan Balda, University of Arkansas;
Fabio Crescimbini, University "Roma Tre"
Tuesday, February 11, 8:30 AM- 12:00 PM
Fontainebleau A
2.1
A Novel Single-Stage Full-Bridge Buck-Boost Inverter
51
CM. Wang, Lunghwa University of Science & Technology, Kueishan, Taoyuan, TAIWAN
2.2
A New Maximum Power Point Tracking Controller for Photovoltaic Power Generation
58
Y. Chen, K. Smedley, F. Vacher, J. Brouwer, University of California, Irvine, CA
2.3
A High-Frequency AC Distributed Power System with Dual PWM Buses
63
S. Luo, Artesyn North America, Inc. Framingham, MA; L. Hua, Semtech Corporation, Camarillo, CA;
H. Mao, I. Batarseh, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
2.4
Model of Permanent Magnet Inductor Type Synchronous Motor
69
G.J. Yang, C.Y. Du, Y.P. Lu, L. Sun, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harpin, CHINA
2.5
Closed Loop Control of Excitation Parameters for High Speed
Switched-Reluctance Generators
75
Y. Sozer, D. Torrey, Advanced Energy Conversion, LLC, Cohoes, NY
2.6
Sensorless Position Control of Active Magnetic Bearings Based on High
Frequency Signal Injection Method
83
J.S. Yim, J.H. Kim, S.K. Sul, H.J. Ahn, D.C. Han, Seoul National University, Seoul, KOREA
2.7
Carrier Phase-Shifted SPWM Based Current-source Multi-Converter
89
Y. Xiong, Y. Zhang, K. Wei, Z. Zhang, Zhejjang University, Hangzhou, P.R.CHINA
SESSION 3, Hard Switched Dc-Dc Converters
Session Chairs: Nathan Sokal, Design Automation, Inc.;
Dan Jitaru, Ascom Rompower. Inc.
Tuesday, February 11, 8:30AM-12:00 PM
Fontainebleau B
3.1
Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Energy Storage System with Maximum
Power Point Tracking
V.M. Pacheco, L.C. Freitas, J.B. Vieira, Jr, E.A.A. Coelho, V.J. Farias, Universidade Federal
de Uberlandia, Uberlandia, BRAZIL
3.2
Matrix Integrated Magnetics (MIM) for Low Voltage, Interleaved DC-DC Converters
S. Chandrasekaran, V. Mehrotra, Rockwell Scientific, Thousand Oaks, CA
3.3
High Performance Coupled-Inductor DC-DC Converters
Q. Zhao, F.C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
3.4
A Family of Buck-Type DC-DC Converters with Autotransformers
K. Yao, Y. Ren, J. Wei, M. Xu, F.C, Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,
Blacksburg, VA
3.5
Three-level Switching Cell for Low Voltage/High-Current DC-DC Converters
Y. Zhu, B. Lehman, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
3.6
A Self-Boost Charge Pump Topology for a Gate Drive High-Side Power Supply
S.H. Park, T.M. Jahns, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, Wl
3.7
A 1MHz Hard-Switched Silicon Carbide DC/DC Converter
A.M. Abou-Alfotouh, A.V. Radun, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; H.R. Chang, Rockwell
Science Center, One Thousand Oaks CA; C. Winterhalter, Capstone Turbine Corporation,
Chatsworth, CA
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SESSION 4, Utility Interface
Session Chairs: Jason Lai, Virginia Tech University;
Johan Kolar, Eth Zurich
Tuesday, February 11, 8:30 AM-12:00 PM
Fontainebleau C
4.1
A New Topology of Active Filter to Correct Power-Factor Compensate Harmonics,
Reactive Power and Unbalance of Three-Phase Four-Wire Loads
141
B.N. Singh, P. Rastgoufard, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
4.2
Operation of Unified Constant-frequency Integration Controlled Three-phase
Active Power Filter with Unbalanced Load
148
T. Jin, K.M. Smedley, University of California, Irvine, CA
4.3
Implementation and Control of Grid Connected AC-DC-AC Power Converter
for Variable Speed Wind Energy Conversion System
154
S.H. Song, S.I. Kang, Chonbuk National University, Jeon-Ju, KOREA;
N.K. Hahm, Intech-FA Co Ltd, Gyungi, KOREA
4.4
A Three-phase Four-wire Power Conditioner with Load-Dependent Voltage
Regulation for Energy Saving
159
S.J. Chiang, National Lien Ho Institute of Technology, Miao-Li, TAIWAN, R.O.C.
4.5
A New Three-Phase Harmonic-Free Rectification Scheme Based on
Zero-Sequence Current Injection
165
S.W. Choi, Seoul National University of Technology, Seoul, KOREA; C.Y. Won, SungKyunkwan
University, Suwon, KOREA; G.S. Kim, University of Seoul, Seoul, KOREA
4.6
Grid Synchronization Control without AC Voltage Sensors
172
H. Zhu, B. Arnet, L. Haines, Solectria Corporation, Woburn, MA; E. Shaffer, US Army Research
Laboratory, Adelphi, MD; J.S. Lai, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
4.7
An Intelligent Control for the DG Interface to Mitigate Voltage Flicker
179
M.I. Marei, E.F. El-Saadany, M.M.A. Salama, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, CANADA
SESSION 5, Meeting the Challenge - The New Market Reality
Session Chairs: Bob White, Artesyn Technologies:
Pietro Scalia, University of Palermo
Tuesday, February 11, 8:30 AM-12:00 PM
Fontainebleau D
5.1
An Analytical Framework for Market Research and Forecasting in the Power
Supply Industry
187
F. Xu, Darnell Group, Corona, CA
5.2
Power Electronics: From Electronic Plumbing to Business Enabler
191
A. Cheng, Gartner Dataquest, San Jose, CA
5.3
New Technical Marketing Research Methods - A Process for
Achieving Focused Results
196
A. Alderman, Anagenesis, Inc., Redondo Beach, CA; G. Kennedy, PEI Technologies, University of
Limerick, Limerick, IRELAND; K. Rinne, University of Limerick, Limerick, IRELAND
5.4
The Power System Challenge - Understanding the Total Picture
202
R. Malik, IBM, Research Triangle Park, NC
5.5
Application of the Dell Direct Model to the AC Inverter Market
209
J.E. Piatt, Praestar Technology Corporation, Waynesboro, PA
5.6
Providing REAL Customer Satisfaction
215
R. Cormier, Power Systems Consulting, Fairhaven, MA
SESSION 6, Three Phase Inverters
Session Chairs: Russ Spyker, U.S. Air Force;
Tim Haskew, University of Alabama
Tuesday, February 11, 8:30 AM-12:00 PM
Versailles Gallerie
6.1
6kV/1800kVA Medium Voltage Drive with Three-level NPC Inverter using IGCTs
223
W.H. Liu, Q. Song, X.R. Xie Y.H. Chen, G.G. Yan, Tshinghua University, Beijing, CHINA
6.2
A Neutral-Point Potential Balancing Algorithm for Three-Level NPC Inverters Using
Analytically Injected Zero-Sequence Voltage
228
Q. Song, W.H. Liu, Q.G. Yu, X.R. Xie, Z.H. Wang, Tshinghua University, Beijing, CHINA
6.3
Genetic Algorithm Based Design of the Active Damping for a LCL-Filter
Three-Phase Active Rectifier
234
M. Liserre, A. Dell'Aquila, Politecnico di Bari, Bari, ITALY; F. Blaabjerg, Aalborg University,
Aalborg, DENMARK
6.4
Evaluation of 1200V-Si-IGBTs and 1300V-SiC-JFETs for Application in Three-Phase
Very Sparse Matrix AC-AC Converter Systems
241
F. Schafmeister, S Herald. J.W. Kolar, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich,
Zurich, SWITZERLAND
6.5
Current Control of 12-pulse Regenerative Converter for 20kA Magnetic Power Supply ...256
S.J. Jeong, S.H. Song, Chonbuk National University, Jeon-Ju, KOREA
6.6
Control Method for Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Inverter in Faulty Power Cells
261
S. Wei, B. Wu, Ryerson University, Toronto, CANADA; F. Li, X.D. Sun, Tsinghua University,
Beijing, CHINA
6.7
Cascade Multi-Level Converters with Sample-Time-Staggered
Space Vector Modulation
268
L.Q. Wang, Y.S. Huang, Z.C. Zhang, K. Tang, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, P.R.CHINA
SESSION 7, BLDC Motor Drives
Session Chairs: Thomas Hopkins, State University of New York:
Eric Persson, International Rectifier Corporation
Wednesday, February 12, 8:30 AM-12:00 PM
Fontainebleau A
7.1
A Supervisory Adaptive Fuzzy Variable Structure Speed
Controller for Brushless DC Motor
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H.L. Long, Y. Yu, M. Yang, D.G. Xu, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harpin. CHINA
7.2
Generalized Design Methodology of Reduced Parts Converters for Low Cost
BLDC Motor Drives
277
B.K. Lee, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX; J.P. Hong, Changwon National University,
Kyungnam, KOREA; M. Ehsani, Texas A&M University. College Station, TX
7.3
A Novel SMC-Fuzzy Speed Controller for Permanent Magnet Brushless DC Motor
281
H.L. Song, Y. Yu, M. Yang, D.G. Xu, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harpin, P.R.CHINA
7.4
BLDC Motor Full-Speed Operation Using Hybrid Sliding Mode Observer
286
A.L. Hao, H. Toliyat, Texas A&M University, College Station. TX
7.5
An Improved Current Control Method for Torque Improvement of
Highspeed BLDC Motor
294
S.I. Park, T.S. Kim, Hanyang University, Seoul, KOREA; S.C. Ahn, PNA Electronics,
Anyang City, Kyunggi-do, KOREA; D.S. Hyun, Hanyang University, Seoul, KOREA
7.6
Improved Direct Back EMF Detection for Sensorless Brushless DC
(BLDC) Motor Drives
300
J. Shao, D. Nolan, T. Hopkins, STMicroelectronics. Schaumburg, IL
7.7
Sensorless Control of the BLDC Motors From Near Zero to High Speed
306
T.H. Kim, B.K. Lee, M. Ehsani, Texas A&M University. College Station. TX
SESSION 8, Dc-Dc Converters - Control and Synchronous Rectification
Session Chairs: Ada Cheng, Gartner Dataquest;
Freddy Canizales, Alcatel Converters USA
Wednesday, February 12, 8:30 AM-12:00 PM
Fontainebleau B
8.1
Design and Control of Sensorless Current Mode dc-dc Converters
J.T. Mossoba, P.T. Krein, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL
8.2
Common Duty Ratio Control of Input Series Connected Modular DC-DC
Converters with Active Input Voltage and Load Current Sharing
R. Giri, R. Ayyanar, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ; N, Mohan, University of Minnesota.
Minneapolis, MN
8.3
A DSP Based Controller for High-Power Interleaved Boost Converters
X.D. Huang, T. Nergaard, J.S. Lai, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg,
X. Xu, Ford Research Lab, Dearborn, Ml; L. Zhu, Ballard Power System Inc, Dearborn, Ml
8.4
Compensation for Step-Load Variations when Applying Synergetic Control
A. Monti, R. Dougal, E. Santi, D. Li, K. Proddutur, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
8.5
Multi-Output Half-Bridge Converter with Single-Winding Self-Driven
Synchronous Rectification
H. Visairo, CENIDET, Cuenavaca, MEXICO; E. Rodriguez, Instituto Tecnoldgico de Celaya.
Celaya, MEXICO; P. Alou, J.A. Cobos, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN
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8.6
An Improved Self-Driven Synchronous Rectification for a Resonant Reset
Forward Converter
X. Xie, J.M. Zhang, G. Luo, D. Jiao, Z. Qian, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, CHINA
8.7
New Self Driven Synchronous Rectification System for Converters with a
Symmetrically Driven Transformer
A. Fernandez, J. Sebastian, M.M. Hemando, P. Villegas, J. Garcia, Universidad de Oviedo,
Gijon, SPAIN
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352
SESSION 9, Single Phase PFC
Session Chairs: Anatoly Shteynberg, Sipex Corp.;
Sam Ben-Yaakov, Ben Gurion University
Wednesday, February 12, 8:30 AM-12:00 PM
Fontainebleau C
9.1
Input Impedance Analysis of Single-Phase PFC Converters
361
J. Sun, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY
9.2
Improving the Performance of Boost PFC EMI Filters
368
S. Wang, F.C. Lee, W.G. Odendaal, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
9.3
Control of Multiple Single Phase PFC Modules with a Single Low-Cost DSP
375
S. Kim, LITE-ON, INC., Houston, TX; P.N. Enjeti, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
9.4
Dead-Zone Digital Controller for Improved Dynamic Response of
Power Factor Preregulators
382
A. Prodic, D. Maksimovic, R.W. Erickson, CoPEC - University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO
9.5
Sample Correction for Digitally Controlled Boost PFC Converters Operating in
bothCCM and DCM
389
K. De Gusseme, D.M. Van de Sype, A.P. Van den Bossche, J.A. Melkebeek, Ghent University,
Ghent, BELGIUM
9.6
Duty-Ratio Feedforward for Digitally Controlled Boost PFC Converters
396
D.M. Van de Sype, K. De Gusseme, A.P. Van den Bossche, J.A. Melkebeek, Ghent University,
Ghent, BELGIUM
9.7
A New Predictive Control Strategy for Power Factor Correction
403
W.F. Zhang, G. Feng, Y.F. Liu, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, CANADA;
B. Wu, Ryerson Polytechnic University, CANADA
SESSION 10, VRM General
Session Chairs: Bill Diliard, Auburn University;
Richard Redl, ELFI S.A.
Wednesday, February 12, 8:30 AM-12:00 PM
Fontainebleau D
10.1
1MHz Multi-Resonant Push-Pull 48V VRM
413
M. Ye, M. Xu, F.C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
10.2
A Novel Quasi-Resonant Phase-Shifted Full-Bridge Converter for 48V Power Pods
420
Y.C. Ren, M. Xu, Y. Meng, F.C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
10.3
Two-stage 48V Power Pod Exploration for 64-bit Microprocessor
426
Y.C. Ren, M. Xu, K.W. Yao, F.C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
10.4
New DC/DC Converter with Low Output Voltage and Fast Transient Response
432
A. Barrado, R. Vazquez, A. Lazaro, J. Pleite, J. Vazquez, E. Olias, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid,
Madrid, SPAIN
10.5
A Scalable Multiphase Buck Converter with Average Current Share Bus
438
W.K. Huang, G. Schuellein, D. Clavette, International Rectifier Corporation, North Kingstown, Rl
10.6
Time-Varying Current Observer with Parameter Estimation for Multiphase
Low-Voltage High-Current Voltage Regulator Modules
444
J. Luo, N. Pongratananukul, J.A. Abu-Qahouq, I. Batarseh, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
10.7
Impact of Die Sensing on CPU Power Delivery
451
H.W. Koertzen, Intel Corporation, Hillsboro, OR
SESSION 11, Reliability, Analysis, EMI and Testing
Session Chairs: Mike Schutten, General Electric CR&D;
Timothy Groat, Stored Energy Systems
Wednesday, February 12, 8:30 AM-12:00 PM
Versailles Gallerie
11.1
Simulation of Industrial AC Drive System under Fault Conditions
457
H.H. Weatherford, Georgetown Steel Company, LLC. Georgetown, SC;
C.W. Brice, University of South Carolina, Columbia. SC
11.2
Ripple Current Cancellation Circuit
464
M.J. Schutten, R.L. Steigerwald, J.A. Sabate, GE Global Research Center, Niskayuna, NY
11.3
High Reliable Power Electronic System Design Based on Bionics
471
D.L. Li, X.N. He, Y. Deng, College of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, CHINA
11.4
An Array-based Study of Increased System Lifetime Probability
476
C. Nesgaard, Technical University of Denmark, DENMARK
11.5
EMI Filter Design Method for Communication Power Sub-System
483
S. Ye, Y.F. Liu, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, CANADA
11.6
Measurement-Based Characterization Method for Integrated Power
Electronics Modules
490
L.Y. Yang, F.C. Lee, W.G. Odendaal, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
11.7
Active Power Sharing in Hybrid Battery/Capacitor Power Sources
497
L. Gao, R.A. Dougal, S. Liu, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
SESSION 12A, Soft Switching Inverters
Session Chair: Mark Nelms, Auburn University
Wednesday, February 12, 8:30 AM-10:15 AM
French Rooms
12A.1 A Soft Switching Inverter Module with Modified DC-link Circuit for
High Frequency DC-AC Power Conversion
W. Shireen, R.A. Kulkarni, University of Houston, Houston, TX
12A.2 A New Control Scheme for High-Frequency Link Inverter Design
S.Q. Deng, H. Mao, J. Mazumdar, I. Batarseh, K.K. Islam, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
12A.3 IGBT Device Application Aspects for 50-kW Zero-Current-Transition Inverters
Y.P. Li, International Rectifier Corporation, El Segundo. CA; F.C. Lee, D. Boroyevich, Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
12A.4 DSP-based Multiple Peak Power Tracking for Expandable Power System
W.K. Wu, N. Pongratananukul, Apecor Corp. Orlando, FL; W.H. Qiu, K. Rustom, T. Kasparis,
I. Batarseh, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
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SESSION 12B, Photovoltaic Converters
Session Chair: David Torrey, Advanced Energy Conversion. LLC
Wednesday, February 12, 10:45 AM-12:00 PM
French Rooms
12B.1 Independently Sourced Parallel-Connected Power Systems with
Maximum Power Tracking
533
K. Siri, K.A. Conner, The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, CA
12B.2 An Improved MPPT Converter using Current Compensation Method for
Small Scaled PV-Applications
540
D.Y. Lee, H.J. Noh, D.S. Hyun, Hanyang University Hangdang-dong. Seongdong-gu, Seoul, KOREA:
I. Choy, Korea Institute Science and Technology, KOREA
12B.3 A 1(J)3W Grid-Connection PV Power Inverter with APF Based on Nonlinear
Programming and FZPD Algorithm
546
T.F. Wu, C.L. Shen, H.S. Nei, National Chung Cheng University, Ming-Hsiung, Chia-Yi, TAIWAN, R.O.C.
SESSION 13, PWM Techniques
Session Chairs: Jian Sun, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute;
Agelidis Vassilios
Wednesday, February 12, 2:00 PM-5:30 PM
Fontainebleau A
13.1
Modified Low Switching Frequency Space Vector Modulators for High Power
Multi-Module Converters
555
M. Saeedifard, A.R. Bakhshai, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, IRAN;
G. Joos, McGill University, Montreal, CANADA; P. Jain, Queens University, Kingston,
Ontario, CANADA
13.2
A General Space Vector PWM Control Algorithm for Multilevel Inverters
562
S. Wei, B. Wu, Ryerson University, Toronto, CANADA; F. Li, C.W. Liu, Tsinghua University,
Bejing, CHINA
13.3
Space Vector Based Bus Clamped PWM Algorithms for Three Level Inverters:
Implementation, Performance Analysis and Application Considerations
569
A.R. Beig, V.T. Ranganathan, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, INDIA
13.4
A Reduced Common Mode Hysteresis Current Regulation Strategy
for Multilevel Inverters
576
P.C. Loh, D.G. Holmes, Monash University, Clayton, AUSTRALIA; Y. Fukuta, T.A. Lipo, University of
Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wl
13.5
Design of Space Vector-Based Hybrid PWM Techniques for Reduced Current Ripple ....583
H. Krishnamurthy, G. Narayanan, R. Ayyanar, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ;
V.T. Ranganathan, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, INDIA
13.6
Elimination of Harmonics in a Multilevel Converter with Non Equal DC Sources
589
L.M. Tolbert, J. Chiasson, K. McKenzie, Z. Du, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
13.7
A Complete Solution to the Harmonic Elimination Problem
596
J. Chiasson, L.M. Tolbert, K. McKenzie, Z. Du, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN