• 전기학회논문지
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• 제65권10호
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• pp.1655-1663
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• 2016

Recently the researches on Modular Multi-level Converter (MMC) are being highlighted because high quality and efficient power transmission are key issues in the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission system. This paper proposes an improved pre-charging method for the sub-module capacitors in MMC that operates in Nearest Level Control (NLC) modulation. The proposed method does not require additional circuits or Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) techniques. The feasibility of proposed method was verified through computer simulations for a scaled 3-phase 10kVA MMC with 12 sub-modules per each arm. Hardware experiments with a scaled prototype were performed in the lab to confirm the simulation results.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.2441-2446
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• 2018

This paper presents a radio frequency-to-direct current (RF-to-DC) converter for special RF power harvesting application at 915 MHz. The major featured components of the proposed RF-to-DC converter is the combination of a cross-coupled rectifier and an active diode: first, the cross-coupled rectifier boosts the input voltage to desired level, and an active diode blocks the reverse current, respectively. A prototype was implemented using $0.18{\mu}m$ CMOS technology, and the performance was proven from the fact that the targeted RF harvesting system's full-operation with higher power efficiency; even if the system's input power gets lower (e.g., from nominal 0 to min. -12 dBm), the proposed RF-to-DC converter constantly provides 1.47 V, which is exactly the voltage level to drive follow up system components like DC-to-DC converter and so on. And, maximum power conversion efficiency is 82 % calculated from the 0 dBm input power, 2.3 mA load current.

• 전자공학회논문지
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• 제50권10호
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• pp.231-238
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• 2013

본 논문은 플랫판넬 디스플레이 장치에 사용할 DC-DC 변환기의 설계에 관한 것이다. 6~14[V]의 단일 DC 전원전압으로부터 플랫 판넬 백바이어스용 -5[V] DC 전압 발생회로(Negative DC Voltage Generator)와 승압된 15[V], 23[V] DC 전압 발생회로, 그리고 강압된 3.3[V] DC를 얻기 위한 회로를 설계하였다. 또한 기준 전압원으로 사용하기 위한 밴드갭 회로와 발진기, 레벨변환기 회로, 고온보호 회로 등을 설계하였다. 제작공정은 부(-)전압으로 동작하는 회로와 기타 회로를 분리하기 위해서 트리플-웰(Triple-Well)구조가 적용된 공정 내압 30[V], 최소선폭 0.35[${\mu}m$], 2P_2M CMOS 공정을 사용하였다. 설계된 모든 회로는 시뮬레이션으로 검증하여 동작을 확인하였으며 원 칩으로 제작하여 플랫판넬 디스플레이 장치에 응용할 수 있도록 기능을 확보하였다.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.165-175
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• 2015

Energy storage system has been widely applied in power distribution sectors as well as in renewable energy sources to ensure uninterruptible power supply. This paper presents a model predictive algorithm to control a bidirectional AC-DC converter, which is used in an energy storage system for power transferring between the three-phase AC voltage supply and energy storage devices. This model predictive control (MPC) algorithm utilizes the discrete behavior of the converter and predicts the future variables of the system by defining cost functions for all possible switching states. Subsequently, the switching state that corresponds to the minimum cost function is selected for the next sampling period for firing the switches of the AC-DC converter. The proposed model predictive control scheme of the AC-DC converter allows bidirectional power flow with instantaneous mode change capability and fast dynamic response. The performance of the MPC controlled bidirectional AC-DC converter is simulated with MATLAB/Simulink(R) and further verified with 3.0kW experimental prototypes. Both the simulation and experimental results show that, the AC-DC converter is operated with unity power factor, acceptable THD (3.3% during rectifier mode and 3.5% during inverter mode) level of AC current and very low DC voltage ripple. Moreover, an efficiency comparison is performed between the proposed MPC and conventional VOC-based PWM controller of the bidirectional AC-DC converter which ensures the effectiveness of MPC controller.

• 전기학회논문지P
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.120-125
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• 2002

The switching-mode power converter has been widely used because of its features of high efficiency and small weight and size. These features are brought by the ON-OFF operation of semiconductor switching devices. However, this switching operation causes the surge and EMI(Electromagnetic Interference) which deteriorate the reliability of the converter themselves and entire electronic systems. This problem on the surge and noise is one of the most serious difficulties in AC-to-DC converter. In the switching-mode power converter, the output voltage is generally controlled by varying the duty ratio of main switch. When a converter operates in steady state, duty ratio of the converter is kept constant. So the power of switching noise is concentrated in specific frequencies. Generally, to reduce the EMI and improve the immunity of converter system, the switching frequency of converter needs to be properly modulated during a rectified line period instead of being kept constant. Random Pulse Width Modulation (RPWM) is performed by adding a random perturbation to switching instant while output-voltage regulation of converter is performed. RPWM method for reducing conducted EMI in single switch three phase discontinuous conduction mode boost converter is presented. The more white noise is injected, the more conducted EMI is reduced. But output-voltage is not sufficiently regulated. This is the reason why carrier frequency selection topology is proposed. In the case of carrier frequency selection, output-voltage of steady state and transient state is fully regulated. A RPWM control method was proposed in order to smooth the switching noise spectrum and reduce it's level. Experimental results are verified by converter operating at 300V/1kW with 5%~30% white noise input. Spectrum analysis is performed on the Phase current and the CM noise voltage. The former is measured with Current Probe and the latter is achieved with LISN, which are connected to the spectrum analyzer respectively.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.519-530
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• 2014

A novel simplified pulse width modulation(PWM) strategy for neutral point clamped (NPC) three-level converter is proposed in this paper.The direct output voltage modulation is applied to reduce the calculation time. Based on this strategy, several optimized control methods are proposed. The neutral point potential balancing algorithm is discussed and a fine neutral point potential balancing scheme is introduced. Moreover, the minimum pulse width compensation and switching losses reduction can be easily achieved using this modulation strategy. This strategy also gains good results even with the unequal DC link capacitor. The modulation principle is studied in detail and the validity of this simplified PWM strategy is experimentally verified in this paper. The experiment results indicated that the proposed PWM strategy has excellent performance, and the neutral point potential can be balanced well with unequal DC link captaincies.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.746-755
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• 2001

본 논문은 플라잉 커패시터 3-레벨 인버터 및 컨버터를 위한 스너버 회로를 제안하였다. 제안한 스너버회로는 Undeland 스너버를 기본 스너버로 사용하여 구성한 것으로서, 2-레벨 인버터에서 사용되어온 Undeland 스너버의 장점을 그대로 지니고 있다. 3-레벨 인버터 및 컨버터를 위해 제안한 스너버 회로와 기존의 RCD/RLD 스너버를 비교하면 1)사용소자의 수가 감소하며, 2) 낮은 과전압에 의한 스위칭 소자의 전압 스트레스가 감소하며, 3) 스너버 회로에서의 전력손실이 감소하여 전체 시스템에서의 효율이 개선된다. 본 논문에서는 제안한 스너버를 3-레벨 플라잉 커패시터 인버터에 적용하여 스너버 특성을 컴퓨터 시뮬레이션으로 분석하였으며 실험을 통해 제안한 스너버의 효용성을 입증하였다. 제안한 플라잉 커패시터 3-레벨 인버터 및 컨버터를 위한 스너버 회로를 구성하는 방법은 멀티레벨 인버터 및 컨버터에도 그대로 적용 할 수 있다.

• 전기전자학회논문지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.135-143
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• 2003

본 논문에서는 다치논리(Multiple-Valued Logic : MVL)를 위한 데이터 변환기의 설계방법에 대해서 논의한다. 3.3 v의 단일 전원의 4 디지트의 CMOS 아날로그 4치 변환기(Analog to Quaternary Converter : AQC)와 4치 아날로그 변환기(Quaternary to Analog Converter)를 뉴런모스를 사용한 다운리터럴회로(Down-Literal Circuit : DLC)를 사용하여 설계하였다. 뉴런모스 다운리터럴회로는 제안된 AQC와 QAQ가 4개의 전압 레벨값을 출력과 입력으로 사용하게 하며, 소자의 다중 문턱전압 특성을 갖게한다. 제안된 AQC -QAC 회로는 구조면에서 전전력 소모의 특성을 갖는다.

• 한국정보전자통신기술학회논문지
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.135-140
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• 2013

본 논문은 스마트 그리드의 핵심 설비중 하나인 반도체 지능형 변압기의 시스템 구성과 이에 필요한 PWM 컨버터의 PWM 생성 방식에 관한 논문으로, 반도체 지능형 변압기의 경우 입력단이 수전계통에 직접 접속되기 때문에 고전압을 견딜 수 있는 방식으로 구성되어야 하고 이를 위해서는 다단 연결방식의 PWM 컨버터의 구성이 필수적이다. 종래의 PWM 생성 방식의 경우 지령전압의 크기에 따라서 각 단별 스위칭 부하가 균등하게 분포되지 않기 때문에 이를 해결하기 위한 복잡한 리던던시를 스위칭 패턴에 추가해야 했으나, 본 논문에서 제안하는 방식의 경우 부하의 분담이 자동적으로 이루어지기 때문에 그러한 부담없이 시스템을 구성하는 것이 가능하다.

• 대한전자공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전자공학회 2002년도 하계종합학술대회 논문집(5)
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• pp.207-210
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• 2002

This paper describes a design of multiple-mode single-output DC/DC converter which can be used in both up and down conversion. Proposed up/down converter does not produce a negative voltage which is generated in conventional buck-boost type converter. Three types of operation mode(up/down/bypass) are controlled by the input voltage sense and command signals of target output voltage. PFM(pulse frequency modulation) control is adopted and modified for fast tracking and for precise output voltage level with an aid of output voltage sense. Designed DC/DC converter has the performance of less than 5 % ripple and higher than 80 % efficiency. Chip area is 3.50 mm ${\times}$ 2.05 mm with standard 0.35 $\mu\textrm{m}$ CMOS technology.