| Abstract |
The development of various aspects of the technology of
electronic power conversion is examined. The present state of
the art is reviewed, giving attention to generic issues rather than
to detail. The present trends are identified, particularly in
relation to packaging, cooling, manufacturing and environmental
impact technology. The future possibilities of electronic power
converter technology are examined as being driven by functional
integration, packaging, cooling, environmental impact and
manufacturing technology. The approach taken by the NSF
Engineering Research Center for Power Electronics Systems in
terms of three-dimensional hybrid integration is discussed. |
