Semiconductor loss estimation in an innovative global power converter designer

Guillaume Fontes (1) , François Boige (1) , Alvaro Morentin (1) , Guillaume Delamare (1) , Thierry Meynard (2, 1) , Nicolas Videau (1)

1 PDT - Power Design Technologies
2 LAPLACE-CS - Convertisseurs Statiques

This paper proposes an approach to quickly evaluate semiconductor losses. This approach combines a fast solver with ideal switch models and detailed loss data stored in multidimensional lookup-tables. This alternative offers a good compromise between accuracy and speed. It is implemented in PowerForge®, an innovative software to benchmark different power semiconductor devices or topologies. Results comparing PLECS, PSIM and PowerForge to evaluate the accuracy is proposed.

Domaines: Energie électrique

Guillaume Fontes, François Boige, Alvaro Morentin, Guillaume Delamare, Thierry Meynard, et al.. Semiconductor loss estimation in an innovative global power converter designer. PCIM Europe digital days 2020, Jul 2020, Nuremberg, Germany. ⟨hal-03347346⟩