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Review of Hybrid Multilevel Converter Topologies Utilizing Thyristors for HVDC Applications

May 27, 2020P. Bakas, Y. Okazaki, A. Shukla, S. K. Patro, K. Ilves, F. Dijkhuizen, and A. NamiHigh-Power Converters

Review of Hybrid Multilevel Converter Topologies Utilizing Thyristors for HVDC Applications Hybrid multilevel converters using bidirectional thyristors and IGBTs have gained significant interest in recent times, as they possess important features of both voltage-source and line-commutated converter technologies. This article presents a classification of hybrid multilevel converters for HVdc applications. The methodologies to derive, evaluate, […]

Extended Range Bridgeless PFC Converter With High-Voltage DC Bus and Small Inductor

Extended Range Bridgeless PFC Converter With High-Voltage DC Bus and Small Inductor Utility power lines voltage levels vary in different geographical locations, ranging from 208 to 480 V rms . Power factor correction (PFC) converters are typically designed for a particular input voltage and do not accept a wide range of line voltages. This results […]