1998 Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC '98)
Technical Nom : Sessions


Nom : Session 1: Monday, February 16
Plenary Nom : Session
Grand Ballroom
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Chairman: F. Dong Tan, TRW S&EG, Redondo Beach, CA
1.1 Power Technology Roadmap, D. Staffiere Consulting Services, Amherst, NH and J. Sarjeant, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
1.2 A Framework for Developing Power Electronics Packaging, D. Hopkins, State University of New York, Binghamton, NY, S. Mathuna, University College, Cork, IRELAND, A. Alderman, International Rectifier, El Segundo, CA and J. Flannery, University College, Cork, IRELAND
1.3 A Checklist of What Can Zap Your Power Electronics, A. Brockschmidt, Boeing Defense & Space Group, Seattle, WA
1.4 Vienna Rectifier II - A Novel Single-Stage High-Frequency Isolated Three-Phase PWM Rectifier System, J. Kolar, U. Drofenik and F. Zach, Technical University Vienna, Wien, AUSTRIA
1.5 High Power Density Electric Drive for an Hybrid Electric Vehicle, C. Namuduri and B. Murty, General Motors R&D Center, Warren, MI
1.6 Intellectual Property: Rich By-Product of Intellectual Capital, D. Drinkwater, Digital Equipment Corporation, Maynard, MA
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Nom : Session 2: Tuesday, February 17
Synchronous Motor Drives
South Ballroom A
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chairman: R. Mark Nelms, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
2.1 Drive System Control and Energy Management of a Solar Powered Vehicle, M. Godoy Simoes, N. Franceschetti and J. Adamowski, The University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, BRAZIL
2.2 On Practical Digital Current Regulator Design for PM Synchronous Motors, D. Ohm, Blacksburg, VA and R. Oleksuk, Kollmorgen Motion Technologies Group, Radford, VA
2.3 Near-Zero Speed Performance Enhancement of PM Synchronous Machines Assisted by Low-Cost Hall Effect Sensors, L. Xu, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
2.4 Brushless Permanent Magnet Motor Drive System Using Load, N. Sultana, D. Shet, H. Toliyat, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, and J. Moreira, Whirlpool Company, Benton Harbor, MI
2.5 Sensorless Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive with Reduced Order Observer, K. Tatematsu, D. Hamada, K. Uchida, S. Wakao and T. Onuki, Waseda University, Tokyo, JAPAN
2.6 Novel Periodic Torque Ripple Compensation Scheme in Vector Controlled AC Motor Drives, J.-W. Choi, S.-S. Lee, S.-Y. Yu and S.-J. Jang, LG Industrial Systems R&D Center, Kyongki-do, KOREA
2.7 Adaptive Torque Ripple Control of Permanent Magnet Brushless DC Motors, Y. Sozer and D. Torrey, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY
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Nom : Session 3: Tuesday, February 17
PWM Technologies
South Ballroom B
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chairman: Tom Hopkins, SGS Thomson Microelectronics, Schaumburg, IL
3.1 On-Line Dead Time Compensation Technique for Open-Loop PWM-VSI Drives, A. Munoz-Garcia and T. Lipo, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
3.2 A New Random Inverter Control Technique for Motor Drives, Y.-S. Lai, H.C. Huang, and Y.S. Kuan, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, TAIWAN, C.M. Young, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
3.3 A Novel Harmonic Elimination Pulse-Width Modulation Technique for Static Converters and Drives, Y.-S. Lai, National Taipei Institute of Technology, Taipei, TAIWAN, S.R. Bowes, Bristol University, Bristol, UK
3.4 Self-Excited Induction Generator Controlled by a VS-PWM Bi-Directional Converter for Rural Applications, J. Pomilio and E. Marra, State University of Campinas-UNICAMP, Campinas-SP, BRAZIL
3.5 A Novel Single Fourier Series Technique for the Simulation and Analysis of Asynchronous Pulse Width Modulation, R. Guinee, Regional Technical College, Cork, IRELAND and C. Lyden, NMRC, University College, Cork, IRELAND
3.6 Discrete-Time Sliding Mode Control for Output Voltage Regulation of Three-Phase Voltage Source Inverters, S. Muthu and J. Kim, The University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C., CANADA
3.7 A Non-Contact Charger Using a Resonant Converter with Parallel Capacitor of the Secondary Coil, H. Abe, H. Sakamoto and K. Harada, Kumamoto Institute of Technology, Kumamotor, JAPAN
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Nom : Session 4: Tuesday, February 17
DC/DC Converters:Low Voltage Techniques
North Ballroom A
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chairman: Dongyan Zhou, National Semiconductor Corporation, Santa Clara, CA
4.1 Investigation of Candidate VRM Topology for Future Microprocessors, X. Zhou, X. Zhang, J. Liu, P.-L. Wong, J. Chen, H.-P. Wu L. Amoroso, F. Lee and D. Chen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
4.2 A Very High Current, Wide Bandwidth Voltage Source for Microprocessor Testing, N. Barabas, B&R Electronics, Chatsworth, CA
4.3 DC-DC Converter with Fast Transient Response and High Efficiency for Low-Voltage Microprocessor Loads, B. Arbetter and D. Maksimovic, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
4.4 Several Alternatives for Low Output Voltage on Board Converters, J. Cobos, P. Alou, O. Garcia, R. Prieto, J. Uceda, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN and M. Rascon, Alcatel Telecom, Madrid, SPAIN
4.5 Optimizing the Load Transient Response of the Buck Converter, R. Redl, ELFI S.A., Onnens FR, SWITZERLAND, B. Erisman, Analog Devices, Inc., Santa Clara, CA
4.6 Highly Compact and Efficient 150W Board Mounted Power Supply Module Using Synchronous Rectifiers, A. Kamada, M. Muramatsu and A. Vithanage, Iwaki Electronics Company, Ltd., Fukushima Pref., JAPAN
4.7 Diode-Less Multiple Output Flyback Converters, H. Yee, Semi-Tech Design, Inc., Seattle, WA and S. Sawahata, SHINDENGEN Electric Mfg. Ltd., Saitama, JAPAN
4.8 Low Power Multioutput Flyback with Postregulation Based on Synchronous Rectification and Windings Integrated in the PCB, L. Alvarez-Barcia, S. Ollero and E. de la Cruz, ALCATEL Telecom Research Division, Madrid, SPAIN, F. Canizales, ALCATEL CONVERTERS, Lannion Cedex, FRANCE
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Nom : Session 5: Tuesday, February 17
Single-Phase PFC: Topologies
North Ballroom B
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chairman: Jian Sun, Rockwell Avionics and Communications, Cedar Rapids, IA
5.1 A High Efficient Low Output Voltage (3.3V) Single Stage AC/DC Power Factor Correction Converter, O. Garcia, J. Cobos, P. Alou, R. Prieto and J. Uceda, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN
5.2 A Capacitor-Fed, Voltage Step-Down, Single-Phase Rectifier, N. Sokal, Design Automation, Inc., Lexington, MA, K. Sum, Consultant, Milpitas, CA, and D. Hamill, University of Surrey, Guildford, UNITED KINGDOM
5.3 New Charge Pump Power Factor Correction Electronic Ballast with a Wide Range of Line Input Voltage, J. Qian and F. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, N. Onishi, Matsushita Electric Works R&D Lab., Woburn, MA
5.4 Single-Stage Single-Switch Power Factor Correction (S4-PFC) AC/DC Converters with DC Bus Voltage Feedback for Universal Line Applications, J. Qian, Q. Zhao and F. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
5.5 Active Harmonic Filter Using Parallel Resonant DC Link Inverter Employing a Novel Current Initialization Scheme, K. Mahapatra, A. Ghosh and S. Doradla, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, INDIA
5.6 A New ZVS-PWM Active-Clamping High Power Factor Rectifier: Analysis, Design, and Experimentation, C. Duarte, Catholic University of Pelotas, Pelotas, BRAZIL, and I. Barbi, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, BRAZIL
5.7 A New Single Transformer, Power Factor Corrected UPS Design, R. Morrison and M. Egan, PEI Technologies, University College, Cork, IRELAND
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Nom : Session 6: Tuesday, February 17
Marketing: Today's Vision
Embassy Ballroom
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chairman: Larry Gilbert, The Powerhouse Inc., Mission Viejo, CA
6.1 Managing Project Risk and the Performance Envelope, F. Miles and T. Wilson, Artesyn Technologies, Eden Prairie, MN
6.2Packaging and Manufacturing Trends for the Server Power Supply, C. Stratas, Celestica, Inc., North York, Ontario, CANADA
6.3 Using Benchmarking to Quantify Power Supply Customer Perceptions, L. Brush, The Darnell Group
6.4 The Emergence of VARs in the Power Supply Industry, C. Heath, Heath Resource Group, Sunnyvale, CA
6.5 Marketing of Regulation, M. Mankikar, Micro-Tech Consultants, Santa Rosa, CA
6.6 International Marketing for Small Manufacturing Enterprises in the Power Electronics Marketplace, J. Bowers, Custom Electronics, Inc., Oneonta, NY and D. Staffiere, Staffiere Consulting Services, Amherst, NH
6.7 Past, Present and Potential Dynamics Within the Power Supply Industry, L. Bloom, Venture Development Corporation, Natick, MA
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Nom : Session 7: Wednesday, February 18
Inverters
South Ballroom A
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chairman: Bill Hazen, BH Power Protection, Consultant-BEST Power, Framingham, MA
7.1 Study of Bi-Directional Buck-Boost Converter Topologies for Application in Electrical Vehicle Motor Drives, F. Caricchi, F. Crescimbini, F. Giulii Capponi, University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, ITALY, and L. Solero, III University of Rome, Rome, ITALY
7.2 A New Resonant DC Link/Boost Converter Topology Applied to Extended Speed Operation of a Brushless DC Machine, A. Tuckey and D. Patterson, Northern Territory University, Darwin, N.T., AUSTRALIA
7.3 AC to AC Power Conversion Based on Matrix Converter Topology with Unidirectional Switches, S.-K. Sul, Seoul National University, Seoul, KOREA and T. Lipo, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
7.4 Performance Improvement in AC-AC SCR Controller, A. Ginart, R. Esteller, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN, A. Maduro, R. Pinero and R. Moncada, Universidad Simon Bolivar, Caracas, VENEZUELA
7.5 The Tandem Inverter: Combining the Advantages of Voltage-Source and Current-Source Inverters, A. Trzynadlowski, University of Nevada, Reno, NV, F. Blaabjerg and J. Pedersen, Aalborg University, DENMARK and N. Patriciu, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, ROMANIA
7.6 Control of Parallel Inverters in Distributed AC Power Supply with Consideration of the Line Impedance Effect, A. Tuladhar, H. Jin, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C., CANADA, T. Unger and K. Mauch, Statpower Technologies Corporation, Burnaby, B.C., CANADA
7.7 A High-Performance DSP Controlled Resonant-Commutated Converter, S. Chickamenahalli and M. Ahmed, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
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Nom : Session 8: Wednesday, February 18
DC/DC Converters: Modeling & Control
South Ballroom B
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chairman: David Perchlik, Interpoint, Redmond, WA
8.1 A Modified Two Switch Flyback DC-DC Converter Topology, R. Singh, A. Joshi and A. Ghosh, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, INDIA
8.2 An Efficient Approach to Modeling and Analysis of Power Electronic Circuits, A. Yildiz and N. Abut, The University of Kocaeli, Kocaeli, TURKEY
8.3 Modeling of Cross-Regulation in Converters Containing Coupled Inductors, D. Maksimovic and Robert Erickson, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
8.4 Automated Small-Signal Analysis of Switching Converters Using a General-Purpose Time-Domain Simulator, D. Maksimovic, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
8.5 A Novel Feedforward Loop Implementation for the Half-Bridge Complementary-Control Converter, F.F. Linera, J. Sebastian, J. Diaz and F. Nuno, Universidad de Oviedo, Gijon, SPAIN
8.6 Control Loop Interactions for Secondary Side Post Regulators, P. Cooke, Unitrode Integrated Circuits Corporation, Merrimack, NH
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Nom : Session 9: Wednesday, February 18
Components
North Ballroom A
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chairman: Jim Sarjeant, SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
9.1 Fully Integrated Micromachined Inductors with Electroplated Anisotropic Magnetic Cores, J. Park, W. Taylor, M. Allen, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, and S. Han, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, KOREA
9.2 Add Flux Paths to SPICE's Analytical Capability and Improve the Ease and Accuracy of Simulating Magnetic Circuits, M. Eaton, Shoreline, WA
9.3 A Novel Behavioral Method of SPICE Macromodeling of Magnetic Components, Including the Temperature and Frequency Dependencies, A. Maxim, Technical University "Gh. Asachi" Iasi, Iasi ROMANIA, D. Andreu and J. Boucher, E.N.S.E.E.I.H. - I.N.P. University Toulouse, Toulouse, FRANCE
9.4 Taking into Account all the Parasitic Effects in the Design of Magnetic Components, R. Prieto, J. Cobos, O. Garcia, P. Alou and J. Uceda, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN
9.5 Design of Integrated Magnetic Elements Using Thick-Film Technology, J. Lopera, M. Prieto, A. Pernia, Universidad de Ovieda, Gijon, SPAIN, M. de Graaf, W. Waanders, Philips Components, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, and L. Alvarez, Alcatel Espana, S.A., Madrid, SPAIN
9.6 Characteristics and Design of a Current Sensor Using Multilayer Co/Ni Structures, A.M. Pernia, J.M. Lopera, M.J. Prieto, F. Nuno, Universidad de Oviedo, Gijon, SPAIN, and S. Ollero, Alcatel Espana S.A., Madrid, SPAIN
9.7 A New Phase Error Compensation Method for Measurement of Low-Power-Factor High-Frequency Inductors, W. Chen, L. Ye, D. Chen and F. Lee, Virginia Power Electronics Center (VPEC), Blacksburg, VA
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Nom : Session 10: Wednesday, February 18
Single-Phase PFC: Applications
North Ballroom B
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chairman: Jim Walker, Consultant, San Diego, CA
10.1 Principle of Synthesizing Single-Stage Converters for Off-Line Applications, T.-F. Wu, T.-H. Yu and Y.-C. Liu, National Chung Cheng University, Chia-Yi, TAIWAN, R.O.C.
10.2 Integrated AC/DC Converter with High Power Factor, S. Korotkov, V. Meleshin, R. Miftakhutdinov, A. Nemchinov, Moscow State Aviation Institute, Moscow, RUSSIA, and S. Fraidlin, Bell Laboratories, Lucent Technologies, Mesquite, TX
10.3 Improving Dynamic Response of Power Factor Correctors By Using Series-Switching Post-Regulators, J. Sebastian, P. Villegas, M. Hernando, Universidad de Oviedo, Gijon, SPAIN, and S. Ollero, ALCATEL ESPANA, Madrid, SPAIN
10.4 Influence of Diode Reverse Recovery on the Operation and Design of High Frequency Rectifiers, L. Karadzinov, St. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, MACEDONIA, and D. Hamill, University of Surrey, Surrey, ENGLAND
10.5 An Economical Single-Phase Passive Power-Factor-Corrected Rectifier: Topology, Operation, Extensions, and Design for Compliance, R. Redl, ELFI S.A., Onnens, SWITZERLAND
10.6 Input Current Shaper Based on the Series Connection of a Voltage Source and a Loss-Free Resistor, J. Sebastian, M. Hernando, P. Villegas, J. Diaz, Universidad de Oviedo, Gijon, SPAIN, and a. Fontan, ALCATEL ESPANA, Madrid, SPAIN
10.7 Power Factor Correctors Based on Coupled-Inductor Sepic and Cuk Converters with Nonlinear-Carrier Control, N. Jayaram and D. Maksimovic, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
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Nom : Session 11A: Wednesday, February 18
Manufacturing Systems and Technologies
Embassy Ballroom
8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Chairman: Bob Huljak, Lucent Technologies, Mesquite, TX
11A.1 Designing and Manufacturing a Compact KW-Dissipation Power Supply Using a New Copper on Ceramic Interconnect Technology, L. Balents, J. Morrison, D. Skoczylas, Varity Zecal, Churchville, NY, R. King, International Rectifier, Carolina Beach, NC
11A.2 Microprocessor Bus Terminating Techniques - A Power Delivery Perspective, R. Taylor, Celestica, Inc., North York, Ontario, CANADA
11A.3 Manufacturing and Cost Analysis of Power Factor Correction Circuits, B. Sharifipour, J. Huang, P. Liao, Delta Electronics, Inc., Chungli, TAIWAN, R.O.C., L. Huber and M. Jovanovic, Delta Power Electronics Laboratory, Inc., Blacksburg, VA
11A.4 Using DPMO for Benchmarking Manufacturing Process Yields, G. Mallory, VXI Electronics, Milwaukie, OR
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Nom : Session 11B: Wednesday, February 18
Power Packaging
Embassy Ballroom
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chairman: Jeff Fishbein, The Berquist Company, Edina, MN
11B.1 Extraction of Parasitics within Wire-Bond IGBT Modules, K. Xing, F. Lee and D. Borojevic, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
11B.2 Power Packaging of a 12 kV, 240C Passive Electronic Module, J. Bowers, Custon Electronics, Inc., Oneonta, NY, D. Hopkins, State University of New York, Binghamton, NY, and W. Sarjeant, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY
11B.3 A New Packaging Scheme for High Current Sealed Power Supplies, N. Kutkut, J. Wohlbier, R. Gascoigne and D. Divan, Soft Switching Technologies Corporation, Middleton, WI
11B.4 A Novel Approach to High Current Hermetic Packaging, D. Morozowich, Powerex, Inc., Youngwood, PA
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Nom : Session 12: Wednesday, February 18
Multi-Level Inverters
South Ballroom A
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Chairman: Majid Eshaghi, Motorola Semiconductors, Phoenix, AZ
12.1 A Hybrid Multilevel Inverter Topology for Drive Applications, M. Manjrekar and T. Lipo, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
12.2 Multilevel Converters for Large Electric Drives, L.M. Tolbert and F.Z. Peng, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
12.3 A Soft Commutated Neutral-Point-Clamped (NPC) Inverter: Theory and Experimentation, X. Yuan and I. Barbi, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis-SC, BRAZIL
12.4 Reduced Switching Stress in High-Voltage IGBT Inverters via a Three-Level Structure, W. Brumsickle and T. Lipo, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, and D. Divan, Soft Switching Technologies Corporation, Middleton, WI
12.5 A Full-Bridge Three-Level Single Phase Inverter with Stressless Commutation Cell and Special PWM Technique, A. dos Reis, J. Vieira, Jr., L. de Freitas, and V. Farias, Universidade Federal de Uberlandia, Uberlandia, BRAZIL
12.6 A Reduced Parts Count Realization of the Resonant Snubbers for High Power Current Stiff Converters, B. Filho and T. Lipo, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
12.7 New Medium Voltage PWM Inverter Topologies (2300V, 3300V, 4160V) for Adjustable Speed AC Motor Drive Systems, E. Cengelci, P. Enjeti, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, F. Blaabjerg and J. Pederson, Aalborg University, Aalborg East, DENMARK
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Nom : Session 13: Wednesday, February 18
Induction Motor Drives
South Ballroom B
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Chairman: Art Lyons, Lockheed Martin Control Systems, Johnson City, NY
13.1 A Stator-Flux-Based Vector Control Method for Parallel-Connected Multiple Induction Motors Fed by a Single Inverter, Y. Matsumoto, C. Osawa, T. Mizukami and S. Ozaki, Fuji Electric Corporate Research and Development, Ltd., Tokyo, JAPAN
13.2 An Instantaneous Speed Observer for Low Speed Control of Induction Machine, S.-H. Song and S.-K. Sul, Seoul National University, Seoul, KOREA
13.3 Low Cost Approach to Improve the Performance of an Adjustable Speed Drive (ASD) Under Voltage Sags, J. Duran-Gomez and P. Enjeti, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
13.5 A High Performance Fuzzy Controller for Induction Machine Drives, L. Xu, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
13.6 Position Control of Ultrasonic Motors Using Sliding Mode Control with Multiple Control Inputs, T. Senjyu, S. Yokoda and K. Uezato, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, JAPAN
13.7 A DC-AC Converter Using a Voltage Equational Type Switched-Capacitor Transformer, K. Ishimatsu, Kumamoto Industrial Research Institute, Kumamoto-shi, JAPAN, I. Oota and F. Ueno, Kumamoto National College of Technology, JAPAN
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Nom : Session 14: Wednesday, February 18
DC/DC Converters: Soft Switching
North Ballroom A
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Chairman: John A. Bassett, Artesyn Technologies, Fremont, CA
14.1 A Novel Forward Configuration for High-Voltage Applications: Multi-Switch Integrated Filter Forward Converter (MSIFFC), C.-S. Leu, Chun-Shan Institute of Science & Technology, Taoyuan, TAIWAN, R.O.C.
14.2 A 500W (50V@10A) ZVT Forward Converter, V. Grigore, Politechnica University of Bucharest, ROMANIA and Helsinki University of Technology, FINLAND, and J. Kyyra, Helsinki University of Technology, FINLAND
14.3 An Improved Self-Resonant PWM Forward Converter, C. Dian, J. Viera, Jr., V. Farias, L. de Freitas, Universidade Federal de Uberlandia, Uberlandia, BRAZIL, and A. Perira, Universidade Federal de Goias, Catalao, BRAZIL
14.4 Small-Signal Characterization of the Foward-Flyback Converters with Active Clamp, I. Jitaru, ROMPOWER, Inc., Tucson, AZ and S. Birca-Galateanu, IRESTE, La Chantrerie, FRANCE
14.5 Investigation of Soft-Switching Techniques for Power Electronics Building Blocks (PEBB), H. Dai, K. Xing and F. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
14.6 Analysis of a DC/DC ZVS PWM Off-Line Converter, J. Pinheiro, T. Pegoraro, and J. Baggio Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, BRAZIL
14.7 A Novel Zero-Voltage-Transition PWM Cuk Power Factor Corrector, C.-J. Tseng and C.-L. Chen, National Taiwan University, Taipei, TAIWAN
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Nom : Session 15A: Wednesday, February 18
Single Phase PFC: Modeling and Analysis
North Ballroom B
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chairman: Art Brockschmidt, Boeing Defense and Space, Renton, WA
15A.1 Small Signal Analysis and Design of a Single Active Switch Converter Providing Power Factor Correction and Full Regulation, K. Schenk and S. Cuk, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA
15A.2 Large-Signal Characterization of Single-Phase PFC Circuits with Different Types of Current Control, J. Sun, Rockwell Avionics and Communications, Cedar Rapides, IA, W.-C. Wu and R. Bass, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
15A.3 A Soft-Switching Single-Stage AC-to-DC Converter with Low Harmonic Distortion - Analysis, Design, Simulation and Experimental Results, R. Venkatraman, A. Bhat, University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C., CANADA, and M. Edmunds, Xantrex Corporation, Vancouver, B.C., CANADA
15A.4 Improving Efficiency of a Pre-/Post-Switching Regulator (PFC/PWM) at Light Loads Using Green-Mode Function, J. Hwang and A. Chee, Micro Linear, San Jose, CA
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Nom : Session 15B: Wednesday, February 18
Solar and Battery Power Systems
North Ballroom B
3:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Chairman: Al Cioffi, Lorain Products, Lorain, OH
15B.1 Comparative Study of Peak Power Tracking Techniques for Solar Storage System, C. Hua and C. Shen, National Yunlin Institute of Technology, Touliu City, TAIWAN, R.O.C.
15B.2 A Modular Non Dissipative Current Diverter for EV Battery Charge Equalization, N. Kutkut, Soft Switching Technologies Corporation, Middleton, WI
15B.3 Single Package 30-V Battery Disconnect Switch Facilitates Battery Multiplexing in Notebook Computers, R. Williams and W. Grabowski, Siliconx-Temic, Santa Clara, CA
15B.4 Practical Considerations in the Design of Lithium-Ion Battery Protection Systems, D. Salerno and R. Korsunsky, Unitrode Corporation, Merrimack, NH
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Nom : Session 16: Wednesday, February 18
Semiconductor Devices
Embassy Ballroom
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Chairman: Ali Salih, Motorola Semiconductors, Phoenix, AZ
16.1 Comparison of High Power IGBTs and Hard Driven GTOs for High Power Inverters, S. Bernet, R. Teichmann, ABB Corporate Research, Heidelberg, GERMANY, A. Zuckerberger and P. Steimer, ABB Industrie AG, Turgi, SWITZERLAND
16.2 High Voltage GaAs Rectifiers for Advanced Power Conditioning Applications, P. Hadizad, A. Salih, J. Shumate and J. Ommen, Motorola, Inc., Phoenix, AZ
16.3 Fast Clamped Short Circuit Protection of IGBTs, V. John, B.-S. Suh and T. Lipo, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
16.4 PWM ASIC Suited for Power Managed u Processors, H. Yee, Semi-Tech Design, Inc., Seattle, WA
16.5 A High Speed Pulser Thyristor, A. Craig, D. Hopkins, State University of New York, Binghamton, NY, and J. Driscoll, PTSCo., Raleigh, NC
16.6 IGBT Dynamics for Short-Circuit and Clamped Inductive Switching, M. Trivedi and K. Shenai, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
16.7 High Accuracy SPICE Behavioral Macromodeling of Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT), A. Maxim, Technical University of Iasi, Iasi, ROMANIA, J. Boucher and D. Andreu, University Toulouse, Toulouse, FRANCE
16.8 "Plug & Play" Single Chip Controllers for Variable Speed Induction Motor Drives in White Goods and HVAC Systems, N. Mallinson, GEC Plessey Semiconductors, Hollinwood, Oldham, UNITED KINGDOM
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Nom : Session 17A: Thursday, February 19
Reluctance Machines
South Ballroom A
8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Chairman: Herb Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
17A.1 Optimizing Performance in Switched Reluctance Drives, J. Reinert, R. Inderka, M. Menne and R. De Doncker, Aachen University of Technology, Aachen, GERMANY
17A.2 Improvement of the Accuracy and Speed Range in Sensorless Control of Switched Reluctance Motors, G. Suresh, B. Fahimi and M. Ehsani, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
17A.3 Self-Tuning Control of Switched Reluctance Motors for Optimized Torque per Ampere at all Operating Points, B. Fahimi, G. Suresh, M. Ehsani, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, M. Arefeen and I. Panahi, Texas Instruments, Inc., Stafford, TX
17A.4 PLL Control Scheme for High Performance SRM Drive, J.-W. Ahn, Kyungsung University, Pusan, KOREA, Y.-M. Hwang, S. Oh and C. Lee, Pusan National University, Pusan, KOREA
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Nom : Session 17B: Thursday, February 19
Space Vector PWM Techniques
South Ballroom A
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chairman: Herb Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
17B.1 DSP Based Implementation of a New V/F Control Scheme Based on Non-Conventional Space Vector Modulation for Better Dynamic Response, Smooth Transition to Overmodulation Region and Operation, S. Mazumder, Virginia Power Electronics Center, Blacksburg, VA
17B.2 High Frequency and Precision 3-Phase Sine/PWM Controller with Near-Zero Frequency of MPU Intervention, J. Chang, Rockwell International Company, Thousand Oaks, CA
17B.3 Space Vector PWM Control of a Split-Phase Induction Machine Using the Vector Classification Technique, A. Bakhshai, G. Joos, Concordia University, Montreal, P.Q., CANADA, and H. Jin, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C., CANADA
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Nom : Session 18: Thursday, February 19
DC/DC Converters: Soft-Switched Bridges
South Ballroom B
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chairman: Bill Johnston, Texas Instruments, Dallas, TX
18.1 An Improved Phase-Shifted Zero-Voltage and Zero-Current Switching PWM Converter, X. Ruan and Y. Yan, Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, Nanjing, P.R. CHINA
18.2 An Improved Full-Bridge Zero-Voltage-Transition PWM DC/DC Converter with Zero-Voltage/Zero-Current Switching of the Auxiliary Switches, D.-Y. Lee, B.-K. Lee and D.-S. Hyun, Hanyang University, Seoul, KOREA
18.3 High Power High Frequency Zero Current Transition Full Bridge DC/DC Converter, D. Xu, C. Yang and Z. Qian, Zhejiang University, Hang Zhou, P.R. CHINA
18.4 Design of a Series Resonant Converter with Clamped Capacitor Voltage and Anti-Cross Conduction Inductors, B. Jacobson and R. DiPerna, Raytheon Company, Sudbury, MA
18.5 Novel Zero-Voltage and Zero-Current-Switching (ZVZCS) Full Bridge PWM Converter Using a Simple Auxiliary Circuit, J. Cho, J. Baek, D. Yoo, H. Lee and G. Rim, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Kyungnam, KOREA
18.6 A Novel Secondary Clamping Circuit Topology for Soft Switching Full-Bridge PWM DC/DC Converter, B.-H. Choo, B.-K. Lee, S.-B. Yoo and D.-S. Hyun, Hanyang University, Seoul, KOREA
18.7 Novel ZVS-ZCS Full-Bridge PWM DC/DC Converter with Soft Switching Output Diodes, I.D. Kim, Pukyong National University, Pusan, SOUTH KOREA, and B.K. Bose, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
18.8 Snubbers for the Distributed Interwinding Capacitance in High-Output-Voltage Converters, D. Garabandic, M. Edmunds, Xantrex Technology, Inc., Burnaby, BC, CANADA, and W. Dunford, University of British Columbia
Nb_ligne : 12

Nom : Session 19A: Thursday, February 19
Control of Multiple Converter Systems
North Ballroom A
8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Chairman: David Williams, Power Trends, Inc., Warrenville, IL
19A. Current Sharing of Redundant Synchronous Buck Regulators Powering High Performance Microprocessors Using the V2 Control Method, G. Schuellein, Cherry Semiconductor Corporation, East Greenwich, RI
19A.2 Performance Limitations of Random Current-Sharing Parallel-Connected Converter Systems & Their Solution, K. Siri and C. Truong, The Aerospace Corporation, Los Angeles, CA
19A.3 Improved Large Signal Performance of Parallelled DC-DC Converters Current Sharing Using Fuzzy Logic Control, B. Tomescu, Space Systems/Loral, Palo Alto, CA and H. VanLandingham, Virginia Polytechic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
19A.4 An Integrated Controller Module for Distributed Control of Power Electronics, J. du Toit, A. le Roux and J. Enslin, University of Stellenbosch, Matieland, SOUTH AFRICA
Nb_ligne : 8

Nom : Session 19B: Thursday, February 19
DC Power Distribution
North Ballroom A
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chairman: Kevin Fellhoelter, Lucent Technologies, Coppell, TX
19B.1 What is the Right Bus Voltage?, B. Narveson, Power Trends, Inc., Warrenville, IL
19B.2 Optimizing Distribution Bus Voltages, A. Brockschmidt, Boeing Defense & Space Group, Renton, WA
19B.3 Power Processing Issues in Modern Disk Drives, W. Taylor, Quantum Corporation, Shrewsbury, MA
19B.4 Computers in the Central Office - A Primer on Powering Equipment From -48 V, R. White, Artesyn Technologies, Broomfield, CO
Nb_ligne : 8

Nom : Session 20: Thursday, February 19
EMI Characterization and Control
North Ballroom B
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chairman: Tim Groat, StorageTek, Louisville, CO
20.1 Component Placement for Improved EMI Performance in Power Electronic Circuits, M. Joshi and V. Agarwal, Indian Institute of Technology, Powai, Bombay, INDIA
20.2 Measurement of Noise Source Impedance of Off-line Converters, D. Zhang, D. Chen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, M. Nave, EMC Services, Huntsville, AL, and D. Sable, Virginia Power Technologies, Blacksburg, VA
20.3 Computer-Aided Analysis and Reduction of Conducted EMI in Switched-Mode Power Supplies, P. Okyere, Technical University of Dresden, Dresden, GERMANY, and L. Heinemann, ABB Corporate Research Center, Heidelberg, GERMANY
20.4 A New Method to Characterize EMI Filters, D. Zhang, D. Chen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, and D. Sable, Virginia Power Technologies, Inc., Blacksburg, VA
20.5 Active Filtering for Common Mode Conducted EMI Reduction in Voltage Source Inverters, G. Oriti, T. Lipo, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, A. Julian and R. Cuzner, Eaton Corporation/NCD, Milwaukee, WI
20.6 High Voltage Buck Converter Topology for Common Mode Voltage Reduction, A. Rockhill, T, Lipo, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI and A. Julian, Eaton Corporation, Milwaukee, WI
20.7 Effects of Diode Recovery Characteristics on Electromagnetic Noise in PFCs, A. Guerra, M. Soldano, International Rectifier Corporation Italia, Borgaro, ITALY, and F. Maddaleno, Polytechnic, Torino, ITALY
Nb_ligne : 11

Nom : Session 21A: Thursday, February 19
Three-Phase Utility Power Factor Correction
Embassy Ballroom
8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Chairman: Joe E. Schatz, Southern Company Services, Birmingham, AL
21A.1 Quasi Soft-Switching Partly Decoupled Three-Phase PFC with Approximate Unity Power Factor, D. Xu, C. Yang and Z. Qian, Zhejiang University, Hang Zhou, P.R. CHINA
21A.2 Resonant Boost Input Three Phase Power Factor Corrector, D. Weng, Woburn, MA
21A.3 A Fast Algorithm for Voltage Unbalance Compensation and Regulation in Faulted Distribution Systems, K. Haddad and G. Joos, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, CANADA
21A.4 A Phase-Controlled 12-Pulse Rectifier with Unity Displacement Factor Without Phase Shifting Transformer, Y. Blauth and I. Barbi, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis-SC, BRAZIL
Nb_ligne : 8

Nom : Session 21B: Thursday, February 19
Three-Phase Utility Power Quality
Embassy Ballroom
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chairman: Costin Ifrim, Ballard Generation Systems, Burnaby, B.C., CANADA
21B.1 Time-Suboptimal Analysis and Control of Fast Three-Phase Active Filter Acting in One Sixth of Period, V. Racek, Slovak Technical University, Bratislava, SLOVAK REPUBLIC, B. Dobrucky, J. Vittek and M. Pokorny, University of Zilina, Zilina, SLOVAK REPUBLIC
21B.2 Power Supply Quality Improvement with a Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR), A. Kara, ABB High Voltage Technologies, Ltd., Zurich, SWITZERLAND
21B.3 Even-Harmonic Concerns at an Industrial Facility Using a Large Number of Half-Controlled Rectifiers, A. Mansoor, EPRI Power Electronics, Knoxville, TN, J. McGee, Duke Power Company, Greenville, SC, and F. Peng, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
Nb_ligne : 7

Nom : Session 22: Thursday, February 19
AC Drive, EMI and Fault Issues
South Ballroom A
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Chairman: Bill Peterson, Lockheed Martin, Johnson City, NY
22.1 A Novel Active Common-Mode-Voltage Compensator (ACCom) for Bearing Current Reduction of PWM VSI-Fed Induction Motors, Y.-Q. Xiang, Baldor Electric Company, Fort Smith, AR
22.2 Methods to Reduce Common Mode & Differential Mode dv/dt at the Motor Terminals in Fully Regenerative PWM Drive Systems, D. Rendusara and P. Enjeti, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
22.3 Suppressing Common-Mode Conducted EMI Generated by PWM Drive Systems Using a Dual-Bridge Inverter, H. Zhang and A. von Jouanne, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
22.4 Reflected Wave Modeling Techniques for PWM AC Motor Drives, G. Skibinski, R. Kerkman, D. Leggate, J. Pankau and D. Schlegel, Allen Bradley Standard Drives Division, Mequon, WI
22.5 A Loss-Less & Cost-Effective Cable Terminator Topology with no Voltage Overshoot, C. Chen and X. Xu, Ford Research Laboratories, Dearborn, MI
22.6 Insulation Failure Prediction in Inverter-Fed Induction Machines Using Line-Neutral Voltages, M.A. Cash and T.G. Habetler, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
22.7 A Study on Operation Under Faults with the Single-Phase SR Generator, T. Sawata, P. Kjaer, C. Cossar and T. Miller, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UNITED KINGDOM
Nb_ligne : 11

Nom : Session 23: Thursday, February 19
DC/DC Converters: Soft Switched Boost
South Ballroom B
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Chairman: Charles E. Mullett, Condor DC Power Systems, Oxnard, CA
23.1 Passive Lossless Snubbers for DC/DC Converters, C.-J. Tseng and C.-L. Chen, National Taiwan University, Taipei, TAIWAN
23.2 Engineering Design of Lossless Passive Soft Switching Methods for PWM Converters, K. Smith and K. Smedley, University of California, Irvine, CA
23.3 Improved Soft-Switching ZVT Converters with Active Snubber, R. Lin, Y. Zhao and F. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
23.4 A True ZCZVT Commutation Cell for PWM Converters, C.M.O. Stein and H.L. Hey, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, BRAZIL
23.5 A Boost Converter Associated with a New Non-Dissipative Snubber, L. Barreto, V. Farias, L. de Freitas, J. Vieira, Jr., Universidade Federal de Uberlandia, Uberlandia, BRAZIL, and A. Pereira, Universidade Federal de Goias, Catalao, BRAZIL
23.6 New ZVS PWM Converter with Reduction Loss of Auxiliary Switch, G. Joung, Woosuk University, Jeonbuk, KOREA and E. Nho, Pukyong National University, Pusan KOREA
23.7 A New Soft-Switched Boost Converter with Isolated Active Snubber, M. Jovanovic and Y. Jang, DELTA Power Electronics Lab., Inc., Blacksburg, VA
Nb_ligne : 11

Nom : Session 24: Thursday, February 19
Three-Phase Utility Rectifier
North Ballroom A
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Chairman: Butch Hill, Ohio University, Athens, OH
24.1 A Comparative Study of Single-Switch, Three-Phase, High-Power-Factor Rectifiers, Y. Jang and M. Jovanovic, DELTA Power Electronics Lab., Inc., Blacksburg, VA
24.2 Low Distortion 3-Phase Rectifiers Utilizing Harmonic Correction Circuit Topologies with Both IGBT and SCR Type Switches, J. Salmon, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA
24.3 Optimizing the Performance of a 3-Phase Diode Rectifier Using a Low Switching Frequency 3-Level Harmonic Correction Circuit, J. Salmon, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA
24.4 Paper by Y. Blauth and I. Barbi moved to 21A.4
24.5 A Single Stage High Power Factor 3 Phase 60V/100A Power Supply Using A Line-Side Interphase Transformer and an Isolated Push-Pull Converter, W. de Aragao Filho, Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo, Vitoria, BRAZIL, and I. Barbi, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, BRAZIL
24.6 A Fuzzy Logic Protection Scheme Implemented in a DC Traction Substation, E. Beaud and J. Enslin, University of Stellenbosch, Matieland, SOUTH AFRICA
24.7 Modeling and Control of Parallel Three Phase PWM Boost Rectifiers in PEBB-Based DC Distributed Power Systems, Z. Ye, K. Xing, S. Mazumder, D. Borojevic and F.C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
Nb_ligne : 11

Nom : Session 25: Thursday, February 19
Electronic Ballasts
North Ballroom B
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Chairman: Bryce Hesterman, MagneTek, Madison, WI
25.1 Design of Fluorescent Lamp Ballast with PFC Using a High Power Piezoelectric Transformer, S.-J. Choi, K.-C. Lee and B. Cho, Seoul National University, Seoul, KOREA
25.2 Analysis and Experimental Results of a Single-Stage High-Power-Factor Electronic Ballast Based on Flyback Converter, J.M. Alonso, A.J. Calleja, E. Lopez, J. Ribas, F.J. Ferrero and M. Rico, Universidad de Oviedo, Gijon, SPAIN
25.3 Single-Stage Converters for Photovoltaic Powered Lighting Systems with MPPT and Charging Features, T.-F. Wu, C.-H. Chang, Z.-R. Liu and T.-H. Yu, National Chung Cheng University, Chia-Yi, TAIWAN, R.O.C.
25.4 Electronic Ballast Based on Class E Amplifier with a Capacitive Inverter and Dimming for Photovoltaic Applications, M. Ponce and J. Arau, Centro Nacional de Investigacion y Desarrollo Tecnologico - CENIDET, Cuernavaca, MEXICO
25.5 High Frequency Electrical Circuit Model of Metal-Halide Lamp, T.J. Liang and K.H. Su, and W.H. Fu, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung County, TAIWAN, R.O.C.
25.6 A High Efficiency Power Control Circuit for Metal Halide Lamp, I. Oota, N. Hara and F. Ueno, Kumamoto National College of Technology, Kumamoto, JAPAN
25.7 HID Lamp Igniter Using a Two-Stage Magnetic-Pulse-Compression Circuit, H. Kakehashi, Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd., Osaka, JAPAN, M. Habu, T. Ninomiya, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, JAPAN, H. Ogasawara and Y. Ohta, Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd., Osaka, JAPAN

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