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   A Multilevel Rectifier with Unity Power Factor and Sinusoidal Input Current for High Voltage Applications   [View] 
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 Author(s)   N. Aouda; L. Prissé; T.A. Meynard; H. Foch 
 Abstract   
This paper presents a single-phase multilevel a.c./d.c. converter and its application as a synchronous rectifier operating at near unity power factor and drawing a quasi-sinusoidal current from the utility source. The proposed rectifier is based on a reliable series connection technique of semiconductors making it particularly suited for high-voltage and low line-current distortion applications. The multilevel rectifier operating principle, specific features, and control strategy are discussed. Simulation and experimental results for steady-state and different transient conditions corresponding to a 1.5 kV, 4 kW laboratory prototype are also presented.
 
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 Date   Last modified 2006-04-18 by System