• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.22 no.3
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• pp.185-192
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• 2017

This paper proposes a single-stage interleaved soft-switching electrolytic capacitor-less EV charger with reduced component count and simple circuit structure. The proposed charger achieves ZVS turn-on of all switches and ZCS turn-off of all diodes without regard to voltage and load variation. It achieves high power density even without an input filter due to CCM operation and bulky electrolytic capacitors and without a low-frequency component in the transformer. A 2 kW prototype of the proposed charger with sinusoidal charging is built and tested to verify the validity of the proposed operation.

• Korean Journal of Materials Research
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• v.29 no.2
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• pp.106-115
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• 2019

Recently, metal cases are widely used in smart phones for their luxurious color and texture. However, when a metal case is used, electric shock may occur during charging. Chip capacitors of various values are used to prevent the electric shock. However, chip capacitors are vulnerable to electrostatic discharge(ESD) generated by the human body, which often causes insulation breakdown during use. This breakdown can be eliminated with a high-voltage chip varistor over 340V, but when the varistor voltage is high, the capacitance is limited to about 2pF. If a chip capacitor with a high dielectric constant and a chip varistor with a high voltage can be combined, it is possible to obtain a new device capable of coping with electric shock and ESD with various capacitive values. Usually, varistors and capacitors differ in composition, which causes different shrinkage during co-firing, and therefore camber, internal crack, delamination and separation may occur after sintering. In addition, varistor characteristics may not be realized due to the diffusion of unwanted elements into the varistor during firing. Various elements are added to control shrinkage. In addition, a buffer layer is inserted in the middle of the varistor-capacitor junction to prevent diffusion during firing, thereby developing a co-fired product with desirable characteristics.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2011.07a
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• pp.1158-1160
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• 2011

본 논문에서는 에너지저장 커패시터 충전용 직렬공진형 컨버터의 운용모드별 충전특성을 비교하였다. 커패시터 부하를 갖는 풀브릿지 직렬공진형 컨버터의 운용모드별 동작원리를 설명하고 해석하였다. 운용모드별 충전특성을 충전시간, 스위치손실, 스위치이용률 측면에서 시뮬레이션을 통해 비교, 분석하였다. 1.8 kJ/s 컨버터를 설계하고, 실험을 통해 충전시간 특성에 대한 비교 결과를 제시하였다.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 1989.11a
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• pp.509-511
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• 1989

In this paper the operation of a N2 laser using corona-preionization and capacitor transfer type excitation circuit is discussed. The laser tube is 24 cm in length and the distance between the electrodes is 1.5 cm. The charging voltage was kept constant 10 KV. This laser can be operated with a range of repetition rate 1 $\sim$ 30 Hz.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of IIIuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers Conference
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• 1999.11a
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• pp.23-28
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• 1999

The manufactured pulsed power system with 500kA current is described in this paper. The capacitor bank, control cabinent, dec charging unit, closing switch and dumping box, cable system etc. employed with the system components are described. Especially the development of the inverse pinch switch controlled by gas puffing enabled the generation of the very high voltage and current.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2010.07a
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• pp.572-573
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• 2010

본 논문은 30kW급 CCPS(Capacitor Charging Power Supply)용 FB(Full Bridge)-PS(Phase Shift)- Zero Voltage Switching(ZVS) DC/DC Converter의 스위칭 손실저감을 위한 스너버 커패시터의 설계에 대해 논하였다. FB-PS-ZVS DC-DC 컨버터의 하드스위칭 손실과 스너버 커패시터에 의한 스위칭 손실 저감 효과를 비교했다. 첨두 전류를 이용하여 스너버 커패시터를 설계하였으며, 부하 실험을 통해 설계의 타당성을 실험적으로 검증했다.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 1999.11d
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• pp.1078-1080
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• 1999

A laser pulse generator which consists of charging resistor, energy storage capacitor laser diode, and switching elements was designed in order to generate 15ns, 20W laser pulses. And the effects of performances of SCR and FET as switching elements are compared. When SCR is used, the SCR's low maximum voltage makes the circuit so complicated, and when FET is used, the FET needs the special sate driver which improves the FET's operation.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 1999.07e
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• pp.2179-2181
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• 1999

This paper describes the composition technology of pulsed power system with high current. The capacitor bank, control cabinet, dc charging unit, closing switch and cable system etc. employed with the system components are described. Especially the development of the inverse pinch switch enabled the generation of the very high current.

• Proceedings of the IEEK Conference
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• 2000.07a
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• pp.187-190
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• 2000

In this paper, we proposed a PLL with the clock count type frequency detector, in which the very fast pull-in time can be realized by resetting the VCO at the rising of input signal after charging the capacitor of loop filter with the voltage corresponding to the frequency of the input signal.

• Clean Technology
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• v.27 no.4
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• pp.277-290
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• 2021

A supercapacitor, also called an ultracapacitor or an electrochemical capacitor, stores electrochemical energy by the adsorption/desorption of electrolytic ions or a fast and reversible redox reaction at the electrode surface, which is distinct from the chemical reaction of a battery. A supercapacitor features high specific power, high capacitance, almost infinite cyclability (~ 100,000 cycle), short charging time, good stability, low maintenance cost, and fast frequency response. Supercapacitors have been used in electronic devices to meet the requirements of rapid charging/discharging, such as for memory back-up, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Also, their use is being extended to transportation and large industry applications that require high power/energy density, such as for electric vehicles and power quality systems of smart grids. In power generation using intermittent power sources such as solar and wind, a supercapacitor is configured in the energy storage system together with a battery to compensate for the relatively slow charging/discharging time of the battery, to contribute to extending the lifecycle of the battery, and to improve the system power quality. This article provides a concise overview of the principles, mechanisms, and classification of energy storage of supercapacitors in accordance with the electrode materials. Also, it provides a review of the status of recent research and patent, product, and market trends in supercapacitor technology. There are many challenges to be solved to meet industrial demands such as for high voltage module technologies, high efficiency charging, safety, performance improvement, and competitive prices.