GaN Based Multiphasic Drive for Electric Vehicles

Konferenz: PCIM Europe 2023 - International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management
09.05.2023-11.05.2023 in Nürnberg, Germany

doi:10.30420/566091144

Tagungsband: PCIM Europe 2023

Seiten: 5Sprache: EnglischTyp: PDF

Autoren:
Carrasco, Maitane; Gondat, Manex; Avila, Ander; Lopez de Heredia, Amaia (Ikerlan Technology Research Centre, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA) Arrasate-Mondragon, Spain)
Almandoz, Gaizka (Mondragon Unibertsitatea, Arrasate-Mondragon, Spain)

Inhalt:
This paper presents the design of a six-phase two-level Voltage Source Inverter (VSI) using Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductors. The proposed topology consists of three full-bridge branches, where the GaN semiconductors can be interchanged with other semiconductor technologies. This allows for a fair comparison, as the layout and driver circuitry remain the same. A prototype has been developed to validate the use of GaN devices in motor drive systems for traction applications, and to evaluate the advantages of multiphase system.