Carscadden, John G. | Engineering Papers

DOE OSTI2024

Efficient IGBT switching

Embodiments of the invention provide IGBT circuit modules with increased efficiencies. These efficiencies can be realized in a number of ways. In some embodiments, the gate resistance and/or voltage can be minimized. In some embodiments, the IGBT circuit module can be switched using an isolated receiver such as a fiber optic receiver. In some embodiments, a single driver can drive a single IGBT. And in some embodiments, a current bypass circuit can be included. Various other embodiments of the invention are disclosed.

Ziemba, Timothy↗

DOE OSTI2021

Efficient IGBT switching

Embodiments of the invention provide IGBT circuit modules with increased efficiencies. These efficiencies can be realized in a number of ways. In some embodiments, the gate resistance and/or voltage can be minimized. In some embodiments, the IGBT circuit module can be switched using an isolated receiver such as a fiber optic receiver. In some embodiments, a single driver can drive a single IGBT. And in some embodiments, a current bypass circuit can be included. Various other embodiments of the invention are disclosed.

Ziemba, Timothy↗

DOE OSTI2019

Efficient IGBT switching

Embodiments of the invention provide IGBT circuit modules with increased efficiencies. These efficiencies can be realized in a number of ways. In some embodiments, the gate resistance and/or voltage can be minimized. In some embodiments, the IGBT circuit module can be switched using an isolated receiver such as a fiber optic receiver. In some embodiments, a single driver can drive a single IGBT. And in some embodiments, a current bypass circuit can be included. Various other embodiments of the invention are disclosed.

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DOE OSTI2019

High voltage transformer

A high-voltage transformer is disclosed. The high-voltage transformer includes a transformer core; at least one primary winding wound once or less than once around the transformer core; a secondary winding wound around the transformer core a plurality of times; an input electrically coupled with the primary windings; and an output electrically coupled with the secondary windings that provides a voltage greater than 1,1200 volts. In some embodiments, the high-voltage transformer has a stray inductance of less than 30 nH as measured on the primary side and the transformer has a stray capacitance of less than 100 pF as measured on the secondary side.

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