Practical Design Considerations for Isolated DC-DC Converters

Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-3-031-94426-0
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 256 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 598 g

This book is for design engineers building isolated DC-DC converters for commercial products. It provides guidance and recommendations to help engineers make decisions that prevent mistakes during product development, ensure the design process is as predictable as possible, create more reliable and cost-effective hardware,  and do their designs in a shorter period. The authors focus on converters that operate at 2 kW and above, have high conversion ratios, and have at least one low-voltage terminal that conducts several 100 A’s or more. These operating characteristics satisfy critical automotive, aerospace, military, manufacturing, and telecommunication needs. Coverage includes guidelines for successfully using silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) power devices, including techniques for gate-drive design, printed circuit board layout, and failure mechanisms.

This practical reference manual shows professional engineers how to consider the whole picture of a power conversion system during their design process. It is also a valuable guide for researchers and graduate students working in the field of power electronics.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Isurin, Alexander

Scott, Mark J.

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Elektronik | Nachrichtentechnik Elektronik Bauelemente, Schaltkreise
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Elektrotechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Elektronik | Nachrichtentechnik Elektronik Elektronische Baugruppen, Elektronische Materialien
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Thermodynamik Festkörperphysik, Kondensierte Materie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Ch 1: Introduction.- Ch 2: Engneering Philosophy.- Ch 3: From Theory to Practice: Meeting Design Specifications for Isolated DC-DC Convertors.- Ch 4: Semiconductor Devices.- Ch 5: Design Considerations for Reliable and Cost-Effective Isolation DC-DC Convertors.- Ch 6: Isolated DC-DC Converters Topologies.- Ch 7: Comparison of Isolated DC/DC Converters.- Ch 8: Power Magnetics.- Ch 9: Advanced Concepts.- Ch 10: Practical direction of developing new converter.- Ch 11: Conclusions.

Über Autor(innen)

Alexander Isurin received an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Electrical Communication in St. Petersburg, Russia. His design experience includes electronic welding devices, charging for electric vehicles, and custom industrial power supplies at high power levels. He is the author of numerous patents for power conversion topologies, control of power conversion hardware, and semiconductor gate drive design strategies. His technology is implemented into automotive applications that remain in production. His current research interests include high-frequency power conversion using soft switch technology with an emphasis on cost-effectiveness and high efficiency.  Mr. Isurin is an active member of IEEE.

Mark J. Scott received his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University. His work experience includes validating power electronics for automotive applications, as well as developing and installing industrial automation systems. He is an associate professor at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Dr. Scott researches the design trade-offs of using silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) power devices in electrified transportation. He studies methods to measure and mitigate electromagnetic interference and explores prognostic and health management techniques for power conversion hardware.  Dr. Scott is an active member of IEEE.