EDN

Reverse Polarity Protection

This article presents the reverse polarity protection for DC/DC converters. It describes the series diode protection, as well as the shunt diode, and P-FET polarity protection circuits. This article ...
Nature

Input-Series-Output-Parallel DC-DC Converters

The input-series–output-parallel (ISOP) DC-DC converter represents a modular approach to power conversion, where multiple converter modules are configured with series-connected inputs and ...
EDN

Input Rectifiers with Semifast Diodes for DC Link

Switching power semiconductors are used in inverter systems with a DC-link. Due to high switching frequencies, harmonics and line distortions may be generated. It is important that new designs reduce ...
IEEE

CMOS Schottky Diode Impedance Modeling for Varying Input Power to achieve a High η RF−DC Rectifier Design over a Wide Input Power Range

Abstract: This paper presents the design of a highly efficient single-stage voltage doubler rectifier circuit in the 180 nm CMOS process for wireless power transfer applications. An impedance modeling ...
IEEE

Series-MMC Hybrid for Enhancing Grid-Forming Control of Offshore Wind Turbines Connected to Diode-Based HVdc Transmission

Abstract: Diode-based connection of offshore wind farms is a promising substitute for the traditional voltage source converter-based connection, due to its lower cost, size and higher reliability. A P ...