this paper proposes a new configuration for solar energy conversion systems. one challenging issue of the photovoltaic (pv) systems is partial shading, and in this paper module integrated converters (mic) are used to overcome this problem in pv arrays. a few boost converters are employed as mics to mitigate the shading effect. furthermore, to reduce the cost and to increase the system performan...

The concept of AC Module is typically applied to transform DC in AC. As a novel solution, center tapped topology is proposed for design of inverter into a Module Integrated Converter (MIC). Main contribution of converter with tapped inductor topology is to generate a bigger AC voltage to output, depending on the duty cycle and turn ratio of tapped inductor. The topology chose is convenient beca...

This paper proposes a new configuration for solar energy conversion systems. One challenging issue of the photovoltaic (PV) systems is partial shading, and in this paper Module Integrated Converters (MIC) are used to overcome this problem in PV arrays. A few boost converters are employed as MICs to mitigate the shading effect. Furthermore, to reduce the cost and to increase the system performan...

Many grid connected PV installations consist of a single series string of PV modules and a single DCAC inverter. This efficiency of this topology can be enhanced with additional low power, low cost per panel converter modules. Most current flows directly in the series string which ensures high efficiency. However parallel Cúk or buck-boost DC-DC converters connected across each adjacent pair of...

A 1.55-μm hybrid integrated wavelengthconverter module was fabricated using a two-channel spot-size converter integrated semiconductor optical amplifier (SS-SOA) on a planar-lightwave-circuit (PLC) platform. Clear eye opening and penalty-free wavelength conversion were obtained at 2.5Gb/s modulation with a wide wavelength difference of 46 nm. The module showed good characteristics including low...

This paper presents the electrical and thermal analysis of an OLED module. The OLED module consists of the OLED element and the DC-DC converter incorporated in its backplane. The DC-DC converter is realized as an integrated circuit and uses an external inductor. The inductor is embedded in the substrate of the backplane and has a spiral geometry. The DC-DC converter is highly efficient, but a f...

This paper deals with reliability aspects of Module Integrated Converters (MIC) for grid connected photovoltaic applications. The presented “Low Profile Design” of a MIC has almost twice the power density and a 70% longer lifetime than commercially available MICs. In order to miniaturise and increase the reliability of the MIC all magnetic components have been realised using planar cores and wi...

This report describes the completion of the studies, initiated in FY 69, carried out to assess the practicability of applying microwave integrated circuits and solid state fundamental oscillators to future sensor subsystems for radar and communications, including data relay. The X-band eight-element phased array was evaluated, a simple MIC module including a printed antenna was constructed and ...