System Level Benefits of Silicon Carbide Power Devices in Dc-dc Converters
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چکیده
The superior properties of Silicon Carbide (SiC) power devices compared to Silicon (Si) power devices are expected to have a significant impact on the next-generation power electronics systems. Some of these benefits include a large reduction in the size, weight, and cost of the power conditioning and/or thermal systems and passive components. In this paper, Si and SiC diode models will be derived and used in a dc-dc converter suitable for automotive applications, and the aforementioned benefits will be demonstrated.
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