Reliable & Fault-Tolerant DC/DC-Converter Structures
Conference: PCIM Europe 2014 - International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management
05/20/2014 - 05/22/2014 at Nürnberg, Deutschland
Proceedings: PCIM Europe 2014
Pages: 8Language: englishTyp: PDF
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Authors:
Gleissner, Michael; Bakran, Mark-M. (University of Bayreuth, Department of Mechatronics, Germany)
Abstract:
Reliability, fault-tolerance and modularity are next to efficiency key characteristics of DC/DC-converters in automotive, aerospace and telecommunication applications. Concerning these properties, a multilevel converter module is compared to a standard module with protection switches. The reliability analysis includes a comparison of different standards for failure rate calculation of power electronic components. Besides a smaller inductor, the multilevel stage offers a safer short-circuit disconnection and enhanced operability after a short-circuit fault.