Loboe, Germany
05/01/2013
Elegant active power factor correction circuit achieves up to 99% efficiency The widespread use of active Power Factor Correction (PFC) circuit is becoming even more popular as government agencies demand more effective use of grid supply capacities. A typical PFC circuit includes a diode bridge for rectifying the ac source and a boost stage to force the input current proportional to the input voltage. The rectifier bridge consumes a significant part of the circuit loss; therefore, many topology innovations for bridge-less PFCs have emerged. But most suffer from either common-mode (CM) electromagnetic interference (EMI) or other issues and, therefore, are not practical.
By YiFeng Wu and Liang Zhou, Transphorm Inc.
May 2013 Edition of Bodo's Power
ABOUT TRANSPHORM
Transphorm is redefining electric power conversion, providing cost-competitive and easy-to-embed power conversion modules that reduce costly energy loss by up to 90 percent, and simplify the design and manufacturing of motor drives, power supplies and inverters for solar panels and electric vehicles. From material technology and device fabrication to circuit design and module assembly, Transphorm designs and delivers its power conversion devices and modules to meet the needs of global customers, helping them scale quickly and save money. By creating an ecosystem of electrical systems manufacturers powered by Transphorm, the company accelerates the adoption of application-specific power modules and paves the way for the next generation of electrical systems designed for optimal efficiency. To learn more about Transphorm, please visit www.transphormusa.com.
Loboe, Germany
Elegant active power factor correction circuit achieves up to 99% efficiency The widespread use of active Power Factor Correction (PFC) circuit is becoming even more popular as government agencies demand more effective use of grid supply capacities. A typical PFC circuit includes a diode bridge for rectifying the ac source and a boost stage to force the input current proportional to the input voltage. The rectifier bridge consumes a significant part of the circuit loss; therefore, many topology innovations for bridge-less PFCs have emerged. But most suffer from either common-mode (CM) electromagnetic interference (EMI) or other issues and, therefore, are not practical.
By YiFeng Wu and Liang Zhou, Transphorm Inc.
May 2013 Edition of Bodo's Power
ABOUT TRANSPHORM
Transphorm is redefining electric power conversion, providing cost-competitive and easy-to-embed power conversion modules that reduce costly energy loss by up to 90 percent, and simplify the design and manufacturing of motor drives, power supplies and inverters for solar panels and electric vehicles. From material technology and device fabrication to circuit design and module assembly, Transphorm designs and delivers its power conversion devices and modules to meet the needs of global customers, helping them scale quickly and save money. By creating an ecosystem of electrical systems manufacturers powered by Transphorm, the company accelerates the adoption of application-specific power modules and paves the way for the next generation of electrical systems designed for optimal efficiency. To learn more about Transphorm, please visit www.transphormusa.com.