APEC 2003

February 9-13, 2003
The Fontainebleau Hotel
Miami Beach, Florida

Technical Sessions

SESSIONS AT A GLANCE

Monday, February 10, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday, February 11, 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon

Wednesday, February 12, 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon

Wednesday, February 12, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Thursday, February 13, 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon

Thursday, February 13, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM

TECHNICAL SESSIONS

Session 1 - Plenary
Monday, February 10, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Fontaine Room
Session Chair: James Kokernak, Advanced Energy Conversion

1.1 Re-Defining Microprocessor Power Delivery

Lidow, A., International Rectifier

1.2 Scalable Data Center Architecture for On- Demand Power Infrastructure

Landsman, M., American Power Conversion

1.3 Towards EMI Prediction of a PM Motor Drive for Automotive Applications

Chen, S., Nehl, T., Pepa, E., Huang, X., De Doncker, R. & Voss, I., Delphi R&D

1.4 Power Electronics in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Applications

Miller, J., J-N-J Miller Design Services, P.L.C.

1.5 Revolutionary Advances in Distributed Power Systems

Lam, E., Bell, R. & Ashley, D., Power Management Group, National Semiconductor Corporation

1.6 Trends and Drivers in Board-Mount DC/DC Converters

M.P. Sayani, Celestica Inc.

1.7 Integrated Packaging of a 1kW Switching Module Using Planar Interconnect on Embedded Power Chips Technology

Liang, Z., Lee, F., Van Wyk, J., Boroyevich, D., Scott, E, Chen, J., Lu, B., Pang, Y., Center for Power Electronics System

Session 2 - Inverters and Motor Drives
Tuesday, February 11, 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Fontainebleau A
Session Chair: Juan Balda, University of Arkansas & Fabio Crescimbini, University "Roma Tre"

2.1 A Novel Single-Stage Full-Bridge Buck-Boost Inverter

Wang, CM, Lunghwa University of Science & Technology

2.2 A New Maximum Power Point Tracking Controller for Photovoltaic Power Generation

Chen, Y., Vacher, F., Smedley, K., Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, UC Irvine

2.3 A High-Frequency AC Distributed Power System with Dual PWM Buses

Mao, H. & Batarseh, I., University of Central Florida; Luo, S. & Hua, L., Tyco Electronics Power Systems Inc.

2.4 Model of Permanent Magnet Inductor Type Synchronous Motor

Guijie, Y, Harbin Institute of Technology

2.5 Closed Loop Control of Excitation Parameters for High Speed Switched-Reluctance Generators

Sozer, Y. & Torrey, D., Advanced Energy Conversion, LLC

2.6 Sensorless Position Control of Active Magnetic Bearings Based on High Frequency Signal Injection Method

Kim, J.H., Yim, J.S. & Sul, S.K., Seoul National University

2.7 Carrier Phase-Shifted SPWM Based Current-Source Multi- Converter

Xong, Y., Zhang, Y.H., Wei, K. & Zhang, Z.C., Electrical Engineering Dept. Zhejiang University

Session 3 - Hard Switched DC-DC Converters
Tuesday, February 11, 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Fontainebleau B
Session Chair: Nathan Sokal, Design Automation, Inc. & Dan Jitaru, Ascom Rompower

3.1 Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Energy Storage System With Maximum Power Point Tracking

Pacheco, VM, Vieira Jr., JB, Freitas, LC, Coelho, EAA, Farias, VJ, Universidade Federal de Uberlia

3.2 Matrix Integrated Magnetics (MIM) for Low Voltage Interleaved DC-DC Converters

Charasekaran, S. & Mehrotra, V, Rockwell Scientific

3.3 High Performance Coupled-Inductor DC-DC Converters

Zhao, Q., Lee, F., Center for Power Electronics System

3.4 A Family of Buck-Type DC-DC Converters with an Autotransformer

Yao, K., Xu, M., Wei, J. & Lee, F.C, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

3.5 Three-level Switching Cell for Low Voltage/High-Current DC-DC Converters with Fast Transient

Zhu, Y. & Lehman, B., Northeastern University

3.6 A Self-Boost Charge Pump Topology for a Gate Drive High-Side Power Supply

Park, S.H. & Jahns, T.M., University of Wisconsin - Madison

3.7 A 1MHz Hard-Switched SiC DC/DC Converter

Abou-Alfotouh, AM & Radun, AV, Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Kentucky; Chang, HR, Power Electronics, Rockwell Science Center; Winterhalter, C., Capstone Turbine Corporation

Session 4 - Utility Interface
Tuesday, February 11, 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Fontainebleau C
Session Chair: Jason Lai, Virginia Tech University & Johan Kolar, Eth Zurich

4.1 A New Topology of Active Filter to Correct Power-Factor Compensate Harmonics Reactive Power and Unbalance of Three-Phase Four-Wire Loads

Singh, B. & Rastgoufard, P., Department of EECS, Tulane University

4.2 Operation of Unified Constant-frequency Integration Controlled Three-phase Active Power Filter with Unbalanced Load

Jin, T. & Smedley, K., Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, UC Irvine

4.3 Implementation and Control of Grid Connected AC-DC-AC Power Converter for Variable Speed Wind Energy Conversion System

Song, S., Kang, S. & Jeong, S., Chonbuk National Univ.; Hahm, N., Intech-FA Co.

4.4 A Three-Phase Four-Wire Power Conditioner with Load-Dependent Voltage Regulation for Energy Saving

Chiang, S., Department of E.E., National Lien Ho Inst.

4.5 A New Three-Phase Harmonic-Free Rectification Scheme Based on Zero- Sequence Current Injection

Choi, SW, Seoul National Univ. of Tech.; Won, CY, Sungkyunkwan Univ., Kim, GS, Univ. of Seoul

4.6 A Novel Grid Synchronization Method without AC Line Voltage Sensors

Zhu, H., Arnet, B., Haines, L. & Shaffer, E., Solectria Corporation; Lai, J.S., Center for Power Electronics Systems, Virginia Tech

4.7 An Intelligent Control to Mitigate Voltage Flicker Utilizing DG Interface

El-Saadany, E. & Salama, M., University of Waterloo

Session 5 - Meeting the Challenge - The New Market Reality
Tuesday, February 11, 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Fontainebleau D
Session Chair: Bob White, Artesyn Technologies & Pietro Scalia, University of Palermo

5.1 A Proposed Analytical Framework for Market Research and Forecasting in the Power Supply Industry

Xu, F., Darnell Group

5.2 Power Electronics: From Electronic Plumbing to Business Enabler

Cheng, A., Gartner Dataquest

5.3 New Technical Marketing Research Methods? A Process for Achieving Focused Results

Kennedy, G., PEI Technologies; Alderman, A., Anagenesis, Inc.; Rinne, K., University of Limerick

5.4 The Power System Challenge - Understanding the Total Picture

Malik, R., IBM

5.5 Application of the Dell Direct Model to the AC Inverter Market

Piatt, J.E., Praestar Technology Corporation

5.6 Providing REAL Customer Satisfaction

Cormier, R., Power Systems Consulting

Session 6 - Three Phase Inverters
Tuesday, February 11, 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Versailles Gallerie
Session Chair: Russ Spyker, U.S. Air Force & Tim Haskew, University of Alabama

6.1 6kV/1800kVA Medium Voltage Drive with NPC Three-level Inverter Using IGCTs

Liu, WH, Song, Q., Xie, XR & Chen, YH, Department of Electrical Engineering, Tshinghua University

6.2 A Neutral-Point Potential Balancing Algorithm for Three-Level Neutral-Point-Clamped Voltage Source Inverters Using Analytically Injected Zero- Sequence Voltage

Liu, WH, Song, Q., Chen, YH & Wang, ZH, E.E Department, Tsinghua University

6.3 Genetic Algorithm Based Design of the Active Damping for a LCL- Filter Three-Phase Active Rectifier

Blaabjerg, F., IET Aalborg University; Liserre, M. & Dell'Aquila, A., DEE Politecnico di Bari

6.4 Comparative Evaluation of Reverse Blocking and Reverse Conducting IGBTs for Application in Three-Phase Indirect and Sparse Matrix Converter Systems

Schafmeister, F., Herold, S. & Kolar, J., ETH Zurich, Power Electronic Systems Laboratory

6.5 Current Control of 12-pulse Regenerative Converter for 20kA Magnetic Power Supply

Jeong, S.J. & Song, S.H., Chonbuk National University

6.6 Control Method for Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Inverter in Fault

Sanmin, W. & Bin, W., Ryerson University; Xudong, S. & Fahai, L., Tsinghua University

6.7 Cascade Multi-Level Converters with Sample-Time-Staggered Space Vector Modulation

Wang, L.Q., Huang, Y.S., Tang, K., & Zhang, Z.C., Zhejiang University

Session 7 - BLDC Motor Drives
Wednesday, February 12, 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Fontainebleau A
Session Chair: Thomas Hopkins, STMicroelectronics & Eric Persson, International Rectifier Corporation

7.1 Withdrawn By The Author

7.2 Generalized Design Methodology of Reduced Parts Converters for Low Cost BLDC Motor Drives

Lee, B.K. & Ehsani, M., Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Texas A&M University

7.3 A Novel SMC-Fuzzy Speed Controller for Permanent Magnet Brushless DC Motor

Song, H.L., Yu, Y., Yang, M. & Xu, D.G., Harbin Institute of Technology

7.4 BLDC Motor Full-Speed Operation Using Hybrid Sliding Mode Observer

Hao, L. & Toliyat, H., Texas A&M University

7.5 An Improved Current Control Method for Torque Improvement of High Speed BLDC Motor

Park, S-I, Kim, T-S, Ahn, S-C & Hyun, D-S, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Hanyang University

7.6 Improved Direct Back EMF Detection for Sensorless Brushless DC (BLDC) Motor Drives

Shao, J., Nolan, D. & Hopkins, T., STMicroelectronics

7.7 Sensorless Control of the BLDC Motors From Near Zero to High Speed

Kim, TK, Lee, BL & Ehsani, ME, Texas A&M University

Session 8 - DC-DC Converters - Control And Synchronous Rectification
Wednesday, February 12, 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Fontainebleau B
Session Chair: Ada Cheng, Gartner Dataquest & Freddy Canizales, Alcatel Converters USA

8.1 Design and Control of Sensorless Current Mode dc-dc Converters

Mossoba, JT & Krein, PT, University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign

8.2 Common Duty Ratio Control of Input Series Connected Modular DC-DC Converters with Active Input Voltage and Load Current Sharing

Giri, R. & Ayyanar, R., Arizona State University; Mohan, N., University of Minnesota

8.3 A DSP Based Controller for High-Power Interleaved Boost Converters

Huang, X., Nergaard, T. & Lai, J., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University; Xu, X., Ford Research Lab; Zhu, L., Ballard Power System Inc

8.4 Compensation for Step-Load Variations When Applying Synergetic Control

Monti, A., Dougal, R., Santi, E., Li, D. & Proddutur, K., University of South Carolina

8.5 Multi-Output Half-Bridge Converter with Single-Winding Self-Driven Synchronous Rectification

Visairo, H., CENIDET, Rodriguez, E., Instituto Tecnologico de Celaya; Alou, P. & Cobos, J.A, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid

8.6 An Improved Self-Driven Synchronous Rectification for a Resonant Reset Forward Converter

Xie, X.G., Zhang, J.M., Luo, G.Y., Jiao, D.Z. & Qian, Z.M., College of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University

8.7 New Self Driven Synchronous Rectification System for Converters with Symmetrically Driven Transformer

Fernez, A., Sebastian, J., Herno, M.M., Villegas, P. & Garcia, J., Universidad de Oviedo

Session 9 - Single Phase PFC
Wednesday, February 12, 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Fontainebleau C
Session Chair: Anatoly Shteynberg, Sipex Corp. & Sam Ben-Yaakov, Ben Gurion University

9.1 Input Impedance Analysis of Single-Phase PFC Converters

Sun, J., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

9.2 Improving the Performance of PFC EMI Filters

Wang, S., Lee, F.C. & Odendaal, W.G., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

9.3 Control of Multiple Single Phase PFC Modules with a Single Low-Cost DSP

Kim, S. & Enjeti, P., Texas A&M University

9.4 _Dead-Zone_ Digital Controller for Improved Dynamic Response of Power Factor Preregulators

Prodic, A., Erickson, R. & Maksimovic, D., CoPEC - University of Colorado at Boulder

9.5 Sample Correction for Digitally Controlled Boost PFC Converters Operating in both CCM and DCM

De Gusseme, K., Van de Sype, DM, & Melkebeek, JAA, Ghent University

9.6 Duty-Ratio Feedforward for Digitally Controlled Boost PFC Converters

Van de Sype, DA, De Gusseme, K & Melkebeek, JA, Ghent University

9.7 A New Predictive Control Strategy for Power Factor Correction

Zhang, W., Feng, G., Liu, W. & Wu, B., Queen's University

Session 10 - VRM General
Wednesday, February 12, 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Fontainebleau D
Session Chair: Bill Dillard, Auburn University & Richard Redl, ELFI S.A.

10.1 1MHz Multi-Resonant Push-Pull 48V VRM

Ye, M., Xu, M. & Lee, F., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

10.2 A Novel Quasi-Resonant Phase-Shift Full Bridge for 48V Power Pod

Ren, Y., Xu, M., Meng, Y. & Lee, F., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

10.3 Two-stage 48V Power Pod Exploration for 64-bit Microprocessor

Ren, Y., Xu, M., Yao, K., Yu, M., & Lee, F., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

10.4 New DC/DC Converter With Low Output Voltage And Fast Transient Response

Barrado, A., Vazquez, R., Lazaro, A., Pleite, J., Vazquez, J. & Olias, E., Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

10.5 A Scalable Multiphase Buck Converter with Average Current Share Bus

Huang, W., Schuellein, G. & Clavette, D., International Rectifier Corporation

10.6 Time-Varying Current Observer with Parameter Estimation for Multiphase Low-Voltage/High-Current Voltage Regulator Modules

Luo, J., Pongratananukul, N. & Batarseh, I, University of Central Florida

10.7 Impact of Die Sensing on CPU Power Delivery

Koertzen, HW, Intel Corporation

Session 11 - Reliability, Analysis, EMI And Testing
Wednesday, February 12, 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Versailles Gallerie
Session Chair: Mike Schutten, General Electric CR&D & Timothy Groat, Stored Energy Systems

11.1 Simulation of Industrial AC Drive System under Fault Conditions

Weatherford, HH, Georgetown Steel; Brice, CW, University of South Carolina

11.2 Ripple Current Cancellation Circuit

Schutten, M. & Steigerwald, R., GE Global Research Center

11.3 Novel High Reliable Power Electronics Systems Design Based on Bionics

LI, L. & He, H., College of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University

11.4 An Array-Based Study of Increased System Lifetime Probability

Nesgaard, C., Technical University of Denmark

11.5 An Improved EMI Filter Design Method for Switching Power Supplies

Ye, SY & Liu, YFL, Queen's University

11.6 Measurement-Based Characterization of IPEM Module

Yang, L., Lee, F.C. & Odendaal, W.G., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

11.7 Active Power Sharing in Hybrid Battery/Capacitor Power Sources

Gao, L., Dougal, R. & Liu, S., University of South Carolina

Session 12A - Photovoltaic Converters
Wednesday, February 12, 8:30 AM - 10:15 AM
French Rooms
Session Chair: David Torrey, Advanced Energy Conversion, LLC

12A.1 DSP Based Multiple Peak Power Tracking for Expandable Power System

Wu, W., Pongratananukul, N., Qiu, W., Rustom, K. & Batarseh, I., University of Central Florida; Kasemsan, S., Aerospace Corporation

12A.2 Independently Sourced Parallel-Connected Power Systems with Maximum Power Tracking

Siri, K. & Conner, K., The Aerospace Corporation

12A.3 An Improved MPP Tracking Converter using Current Compensation Method for Small Scaled PV-Applications

HyeongJu, N., Dongyun, L. & Dongseok, H., Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Hanyang University

12A.4 A Single-Phase Three-Wire Grid-Connection PV Power Inverter with APF Based on Nonlinear Programming and FZPD Algorithm

Wu, T-F, Shen, C-L, Nei, H-S & Chiu, J-Y, National Chung Cheng University

Session 12B - Soft Switching Inverters
Wednesday, February 12, 10:45 AM - 12:00 Noon
French Rooms
Session Chair: Mark Nelms, Auburn University

12B.1 A Soft Switching Inverter Module with Modified DC-link Circuit for High Frequency DC-AC Power Conversion

Shireen, W., University of Houston

12B.2 A New Control Method for High Frequency Link Inverter Design

Songquan, D., Mazumdar, J.& Batarseh, I., University of Central Florida

12B.3 IGBT Device Application Aspects for 50-kW Zero-Current-Transition Inverters

Li, Y., International Rectifier Corporation; Lee, F. & Boroyevich, D., Center for Power Electronics Systems, Virginia Tech

Session 13 - Soft-Switched, Low And Mid-Voltage DC-DC Converters
Wednesday, February 12, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Fontainebleau A
Session Chair: Jian Sun, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute & Agelidis Vassilios

13.1 Modified Low Switching Frequency Space Vector Modulators For High Power Multi-Module Converters

Bakhshai, A.R. & Saeedifard, M., Isfahan University of Technology; Joos, G., Concordia University; Jain, P., Queens University

13.2 A General Voltage Space Vector PWM Control Algorithm for Multilevel Inverter Based on Line-to-Line Voltage

Sanmin, W. & Bin, W., Dept.of ECE, Ryerson University; Fahai, L. & Congwei, L., Dept.EE, Tsinghua University

13.3 Space Vector Based Bus Clamped PWM Algorithms for Three Level Inverter Fed A.C. Drives: Implementation Performance Analysis and Application Considerations

Beig, A.R. & Ranganathan, V.T., IISc Bangalore

13.4 A Reduced Common Mode Hysteresis Current Regulation Strategy for Multilevel Inverters

Loh, PC & Holmes, DG, Monash University; Fukuta, Y. & Lipo, TA, University of Wisconsin-Madison

13.5 Design of Space Vector-Based Hybrid PWM Techniques for Reduced Current Ripple

Krishnamurthy, H., Gopalaratnam, N. & Ayyanar, R., Arizona State University; Ranganathan, V.T., Indian Institute of Science

13.6 Elimination of Harmonics in a Multilevel Converter with Non Equal DC Sources

Tolbert, LT, Chiasson, J., McKenzie, K. & Du, Z., University of Tennessee

13.7 A Complete Solution to the Harmonic Elimination Problem

Chiasson, J., Tolbert, L., McKenzie, K. & Du, Z., ECE Dept, University of Tennessee

Session 14 - Soft-Switched, Low And Mid-Voltage DC-DC Converters
Wednesday, February 12, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Fontainebleau B
Session Chair: John Bassett, Artesyn Technologies & Dragan Maksimovic, University of Colorado

14.1 Over Current Protection Methods for LLC Resonant Converter

Yang, B. & Lee, FC, Center for Power Electronics Systems; Concannon, M., Eltek Energy

14.2 A Low Output Ripple DC to DC Converter Topology Using Voltage Overlapping Technique

Liu, CP, Poon, NK & Pong, MH, The University of Hong Kong

14.3 Magnetic-less Converter Based on Piezoelectric Transformers for Step-Down DC/DC and Low Power Application

Sanz, M., Alou, P., Prieto, R., Cobos, J.A. & Uceda, J., Universidad Politecnica de Madrid

14.4 A New Family of Full Bridge ZVS Converters

Jang, Y. & Jovanovic, M., Delta Products Corporation

14.5 A New Duty-Cycle-Shifted PWM Control Scheme for Half-Bridge DC-DC Converters to Achieve Zero-Voltage-Switching

Mao, H., Abu Qahouq, J. & Batarseh, I., University of Central Florida

14.6 New Zero-Voltage-Switching Half-Bridge DC-DC Converter and PWM Control Method

Mao, H., Abu Qahouq, J.& Batarseh, I., University of Central Florida

14.7 A PWM Plus Phase-Shift Control Bidirectional DC-DC Converter

Zhao, C.H., Fan, H.F., Chen, G. & Xu, D.H., Department of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University

Session 15 - Single-Phase PFC And AC-DC Converters
Wednesday, February 12, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Fontainebleau C
Session Chair: Michael A. E. Andersen, Technical University of Denmark & Vladimir Muratov, Texas Instruments

15.1 Performance Evaluation of CoolMOS^TM and SiC Diode for Single-Phase Power Factor Correction Applications

Dong, W., Zhao, Q. & Lee, F.C., Virginia Tech

15.2 A Passive Clamp Circuit for BIFRED Converter

Tuomainen, V., Helsinki University of Technology; Tuomainen, V., Institute of Intelligent Power Electronics

15.3 Reduction of Voltage Stresses in Buck-Boost-Type Power Factor Correctors Operating in Boundary Conduction Mode

Petersen, L., Technical University of Denmark; Erickson, R., Colorado Power Electronics Center

15.4 Switching Frequency Related Trade Offs in a Hard Switching CCM PFC Boost Convert

Zverev, I., Infineon Technologies AG

15.5 A Flexible and Low Cost Design for Flyback AC/DC Converter with Harmonic Current Correction

Chang, C. & Liu, L., National Chiao Tung University

15.6 A ZVS Approach for AC/DC Converter with PFC

Poon, NK, Liu, CP & Pong, MH, Hong Kong University

15.7 Design of a Multilevel Front-End Stage for Traction Systems with the Passivity Theory

Dell'Aquila, A., Liserre, M. & Monopoli, V., Politecnico di Bari; Cecati, C., Universita di L'Aquila

Session 16 - VRM 12 Volt Input
Wednesday, February 12, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Fontainebleau D
Session Chair: Conor Quinn, Artesyn Technologies & José Cobos, Universidad Politecnica de

16.1 High Frequency DC-DC Power Conversion: The Influence of Package Parasitics

Pavier, M., Sawle, A., Sting, M., Woodworth, A. & Blake, C., International Rectifier;

16.2 Improvement of Transient Response in High-Current Output DC-DC Converters

Hirokawa, MH & Miyazaki, HM, TDK R&D Corporation; Matsuura, KM, TDK Corporation; Ninomiya, TN, Kyushu University

16.3 Analysis of the Buck Converter for Scaling the Supply Voltage of Digital Circuits

Soto, A., De Castro, A., Alou, P., Cobos, J.A & Uceda, J., Universidad Politecnica de Madrid

16.4 Optimal Design of the Active Droop Control Method for Transient Response

Yao, K., Meng, Y. & Lee, F.C., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

16.5 A Novel Soft-Switched High-Frequency High-Efficiency High-Current 12V Voltage Regulator --- Phase-Shift Buck Converter

Wei, J. & Lee, F., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

16.6 System Accuracy Analysis of the Multiphase Voltage Regulator Module

Huang, W., Clavette, D., Schuellein, G. & Crowther, M., International Rectifier Corporation

16.7 A Novel Control Method for Multiphase Voltage Regulators

Yao, K., Lee, K., Zhang, X. & Lee, F.C., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

Session 17 - Components and Packaging
Wednesday, February 12, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Versailles Gallerie
Session Chair: Frank Cirolia, Ascom Energy Systems, Inc. & Doug Hopkins, State University of New York

17.1 High Performance Low Impedance Power Interconnects

Wood, D., Tyco Electronics, Elcon Power Connector Products Group

17.2 Power Connector Parameter Analysis by 2D

Wang, S., Lee, F.C. & Odendaal, W.G., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

17.3 A Novel Rapid Charger of Lead-Acid Batteries with Energy Recovery

Chiu, H., Chung-Yuan Christian University; Pan, P. & Yeh, W., I-Shou University

17.4 A Novel Economical Single Stage Battery Charger with Power Factor Correction

Sasic, B., Marshall, J. & Tomasiewicz, S., Curtis Instruments, Inc.

17.5 Reduce Capacitor Count 50% in Bus-Capacitor Arrays Using New Electrolyte

Macomber, L L, Cornell Dubilier

17.6 Power Supply with High Insulation Capability to Feed Electronics on the High Potential Side in Power Distribution Networks

Heinemann, L., ABB Calor Emag High Voltage Switchgears; Mast, J. & Scheible, G., ABB Corporate Research Center

17.7 Integrating Magnetoresistive Current and Thermal Sensors in Power Electronic Modules

Olson, E., Park, S. & Lorenz, R.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison

Session 18 - Power System Architectures
Wednesday, February 12, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
French Rooms
Session Chair: Stuart Hodge, Ascom Energy Systems, Inc. & James Williams, The Boeing Company

18.1 Analyzing and Determining Optimum On-Board Power Architectures for 48Vin Systems

Sayani, M.P. & Wanes, J., Celestica Inc.

18.2 Technical Risk and Economic Factors in Telecom Board-Mounted Power Design

Wojtasik, A. & Skoglund, B.E., Ericsson Power Modules

18.3 Elimination of Numerical Oscillations in Power System Dynamic Simulation

Gao, W., Solodovnik, E., Dougal, R. & Cokkinides, G., University of South Carolina; Meliopoulos, S., Georgia Institute of Technology

18.4 A 30V/1MHz AC/AC Converter for High Frequency AC Distributed Power System Applications

Zhang, J.M., Xie, X.G. & Qian, Z.M., College of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University

18.5 Emerging On-Board Power Architectures

White, R., Artesyn Technologies

18.6 Three Phase Active Harmonic Rectifier (AHR) to Improve Utility Input Current THD in Telecommunication Power Distribution System

Kim, S., Harfman, M. & Enjeti, P., Texas A&M University

18.7 Design Guidelines for Surface Mount Power Converters

Flannery, J., Artesyn Technologies

Session 19 - Induction Motor Drives
Thursday, February 13, 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Fontainebleau A
Session Chair: Babak Fahimi, University of Missouri-Rolla & Tim Lewis, United Defense LP

19.1 A Novel Quasi-Resonant Inverter for High Performance Induction Motor Drives

Behera, S., Das, S.P. & Doradla, S.R., Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

19.2 A Five-Level Inverter Voltage Space Phasor Generation for an Open- end Winding Induction Motor Drive

Baiju, M.R., Somasekhar, V.T., Gopakumar, K. & Uman, L., Indian Institute of science

19.3 Optimal Low Switching Frequency Modulation of a Front-End Inverter Feeding Induction Motors

Attaianese, C. & Tomasso, C., University of Cassino

19.4 Withdrawn By The Author

19.5 Experimental Results of the Current-Source PWM Inverter Fed Induction Motor Drive with an Open-Loop Stator Current Control

Salo, M. & Tuusa, H., Tampere University of Technology

19.6 Terminal Voltage Control of a Wind Turbine Driven Isolated Induction Generator

Seyoum, D., Rahman, F. & Grantham, C., University of New South Wales

19.7 Low-Cost SCR-Based Premium Power Quality Variable Speed Drive Technology

Hammell, D., Holveck, M., Lerch, J. & Limpaecher, E., Princeton Power System

Session 20 - Various Control Methods For DC-DC Converters
Thursday, February 13, 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Fontainebleau B
Session Chair: Van Niemela, Fairchild Semiconductor & Tom Nath, Intel Corporation

20.1 Control Loop Design for Two-Stage DC-DC Converters with Low Voltage/High Current Output

Zhu, Y. & Lehman, B., Northeastern University

20.2 Digital Controller Chip Set For Isolated DC-DC Power Supplies

Prodic, A., Erickson, R.W. & Maksimovic, D., CoPEC - University of Colorado at Boulder

20.3 A Detailed Analysis of a Resonant Gate Driver for PWM Applications

Lopez, T., Duerbaum, T., Sauerlaender, G. & Tolle, T., Philips Research Laboratories

20.4 Isolated Two-Inductor Boost Converter with One Magnetic Core

Yan, L. & Lehman, B., Northeastern University

20.5 Design Comparisons Between Primary Side Control and Secondary Control Using Peak Current Mode Controlled Active Clamp Forward Topology

Hua, L., Wang, T.G. & Luo, S., Tyco Electronics/ Power System; Li, H., Florida State University

20.6 Self-driven Constant Voltage Reset Circuit

Jitaru, I., Ascom Rompower Inc.

20.7 A Simple Design for Paralleling Current-Mode Controlled DC-DC Converters

Li, P. & Lehman, B., Northeastern University

Session 21 - Power Quality
Thursday, February 13, 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Fontainebleau C
Session Chair: Dan Chen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University & Dusan Graovac, ATENA GmbH

21.1 Withdrawn By The Author

21.2 Withdrawn By The Author

21.3 Impedance Emulation Method for a Single Phase Shunt Active Filter

Chattopadhyay, S., Rajaganesh, K. & Ramanarayanan, V., Indian Institute of Science

21.4 Withdrawn By The Author

21.5 Direct Power Control for Three-Phase PWM Rectifier with Active Filtering Function

Mariusz Cichowlas, Mariusz Malinowski, Marian Kazmierkowski, Warsaw University of Technology Institute of Control & Indust; Frede Blaabjerg, Aalborg University Institute of Energy Technology

21.6 A Novel Configuration of Unified Power Flow Controller

Peng, F.Z. & Wang, J., Department of Electric & Computer Engineering, MSU

21.7 A Hybrid Voltage Amplifier for Power Calibrator with Harmonic Analysis Capability

Lavric, H, Nastran, J., University of Ljubljana

Session 22 - Semiconductors
Thursday, February 13, 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Fontainebleau D
Session Chair: Alex Craig, Fairchild Semiconductor & Arnold Alderman, Anagenesis, Inc.

22.1 Trench Gate IGBTs for Zero Current Switching Applications

de Silva, M., Shrestha, N., Azar, R., Palmer, P., Udrea, F. & Amaratunga, G., University of Cambridge; Chamund, D., Coulbeck, L. & Waind, P., Dynex Semiconductors

22.2 State-of-the-Art Low Voltage and High Voltage IGBTs in Soft Switching Operation

Bernet, S., University of Technology Berlin; Teichmann, R., Dresden University of Technology; Luescher, M., ABB Semiconductor AG

22.3 Parameter Extraction for a Physics-Based Circuit Simulator IGBT Model

Kang, X., Santi, E. & Hudgins, J.L, University of South Carolina; Palmer, P., University of Cambridge

22.4 A New SMPS Non Punch Through IGBT Replace MOSFET in SMPS High Frequency Applications

Soldano, M. & Francis, R., International Rectifiers Corp.

22.5 De-Embedding Of Reverse Recovery Losses In Fast Switching VRM Applications

Tolle, T., Duerbaum, T. & Elferich, R., Philips Research Laboratories

22.6 A Novel Si1-xGex/Si Hetero-junction Power Diode for the Fast- Switching and the Soft Recovery

Qi, H., Gao, Y. & Zhang, R.L., Dept. Electronics Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology

22.7 A Gate Driver Based Soft-Switching SiC Bipolar Junction Transistor

Yu, H. & Lai, J., CPES, Virginia Tech; Zhang, J., Hu, X. & Zhao, J., SiCLAB, ECE Department, Rutgers University

Session 23 - Modeling, Simulation and Controls
Thursday, February 13, 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Versailles Gallerie
Session Chair: Phil Cooke, Analog Devices, Inc. & Enrico Santi, University of South Carolina

23.1 Small-Signal Model of Variable-Frequency Flyback Converter

Irving, B.T., Panov, Y. & Jovanovic, M.M., Power Electronics Laboratory, Delta Products Corporation

23.2 An Adaptive Current Mode Fuzzy Logic Controller for DC-to-DC Converters

Feng, G., Zhang, W.F. & Liu, Y.F., Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Queens University

23.3 Digital Control of a Boost Converter Using Posicast

Feng, Qi, Hung, J.Y. & Nelms, R.M., Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, Auburn University

23.4 Instruction Set Modeling of Micro-Controllers for Power Converter Simulation

Elias, N.J., Philips Research

23.5 Large-Signal Model of a Downstream DC/DC Converter for Analysis and Design of Front-End PFC Rectifier Using Computer Simulation

Liu, J., Xi'an Jiaotong University; Wilson, TG, Wunderlich, R. & Wong, RC, Transim Technology Corporation; Lee, FC, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

23.6 Frequency Response Analysis for DC-DC Converters Without Small- Signal Linearization

Siri, K., Electrical & Electronic Systems Dept., The Aerospace Corporation; Ly, J., Control Systems Dept., The Aerospace Corporation

23.7 A Transient Prediction and Stability Analysis Tool for DC-DC Converters

Gezgin, C., Tyco Electronics Power Systems

Session 24A - Thermal Issues
Thursday, February 13, 1:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Fontainebleau A
Session Chair: Dennis Gregory, Condor DC Power Supplies, Inc.

24A.1 Fast Thermal Profiling of Power Semiconductor Devices Using Fourier Techniques

Nelson, J., Venkataramanan, G. & EL-Refaie, A., University of Wisconsin-Madison

24A.2 Teaching Thermal Design of Power Electronic Systems with Web- Based Interactive Educational Software

Drofenik, U. & Kolar, J.W., Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich

24A.3 Characterization of Mixed Metals Swaged Heat Sinks

Zaghlol, A.M., R-Theta Inc.; Leonard, W. & Culham, R.J., University of Waterloo

24A.4 Withdrawn By The Author

Session 24B - Synchronous Motor Drives
Thursday, February 13, 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Fontainebleau A
Session Chair: Rakesh Dhawan, Wavecrest Laboratories

24B.1 Robust Current Control and Commutation Tuning for an IPMSM Drive

Liaw, C.J. & Liaw, C.M. , Department of EE, National Tsing Hua University; H. C. Chen, Y. C. Chang & C.M. Huang, Compressors Department, ERL/ITRI

24B.2 Withdrawn By The Author

24B.3 An Inertia Identification Using ROELO for Low Speed Control of Electric Machine

Lee, K.B. & Yoo, J.Y., Korea University; Song, J.H. & Choy, I., KIST

Session 25 - High Voltage Soft-Switched DC-DC Converters
Thursday, February 13, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Fontainebleau B
Session Chair: Chuck Mullet, ON Semiconductor & Bob Steigerwald, General Electric CR&D

25.1 A New Three-Level Soft-Switched Converter

Jang, Y. & Jovanovic, M., Delta Products Corporation

25.2 High Insulation Multiple Output Switch Power Supply Used for Driving of IGBTs in Medium-High Voltage Inverter

Wanmin, Fei, Zhengyu, Lu, Linghui, Xia & Zhaolin, Wu, College of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University

25.3 Study and Application of an Innovating Structure of Converter: Sparc - Serial and Parallel Auto Regulated Configuration

Thierry Lequeu, Bessam Khelif & Didier Magnon, Microelectronics Power Laboratory; Philippe Aubin & Gerard Kalvelage, Faiveley Transport

25.4 The Zero-Voltage Switching(ZVS) Critical Conduction Mode(CRM) Buck Converter with Tapped-Inductor

Park, J.H. & Cho, B.H., Seoul National University

25.5 Withdrawn By The Author

25.6 Transformer Secondary Leakage Inductance Based ZVS Dual Bridge DC/DC Converter

Chen, Min, Luo, Ma, Lou, J.S. & Xu, D.H., Department of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University

25.7 A Novel Zero-Voltage and Zero-Current-Switching Full-Bridge PWM Converter

Song, TT, Huang, NC, Huang, S, Liu, GL & Zhang, DR, Department of Electrical Engineering, Sichuan University

Session 26 - Converters, Inverters and Circuits
Thursday, February 13, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Fontainebleau C
Session Chair: Dorin Neacsu, Satcon Technology Corporation & Jaime Arau, CENIDET

26.1 A Combined Front End DC/DC Converter

Xing, Y., Huang, L. & Cai, X., Dept.of Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University; Sun, S., Power Electronics Lab(Beijing), Lite-On Electronics

26.2 Withdrawn By The Author

26.3 High-Voltage High-Power Resonant Converter for Electrostatic Precipitators

Zheng, S. & Czarkowski, D., Dept. of ECE, Polytechnic University

26.4 MATLAB Based Simulation of Three-level PWM Inverter-fed Motor Speed Control System

Xie, X., Yan, G., Chen, Y. & Liu, W., Tsinghua University

26.5 Supervisory Control of a HV Integrated Starter-Alternator with Ultracapacitor Support Within the 42 V Automotive Electrical System

Spillane, D., O'Sullivan, D., Egan, MG & Hayes, JG, PEI Technologies, Dept. of EEE, UCC

26.6 A Multilevel Inverter Topology for Inductive Power Transfer

Rodriguez, JI & Leeb, SB, Laboratory for Electromagnetic & Electronic Systems, M.I.T.

26.7 Control Design and Testing of a Novel Fuel-Cell-Powered Battery- Charging Station

Jiang, Z. & Dougal, R., University of South Carolina

Session 27 - Magnetic Devices And Materials
Thursday, February 13, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Fontainebleau D
Session Chair: Glenn Skutt, VPT, Inc. & Khai Ngo, University of Florida

27.1 Integration of Electromagnetic Passive Components in DPS Front-End DC/DC Converter C A Comparative Study of Different Integration Steps

Chen, R., Canales, F., Yang, B., Barbosa, P., van Wyk, JD & Lee, FC, Center for Power Electronic System (CPES), Virginia Tech

27.2 Magnetic Integration for Interleaved Converters

Zumel, P., Garcia, O., Cobos, J. & Uceda, J., Universidad Politecnica de Madrid

27.3 Inductance Characterization of a High-Leakage Transformer

Hayes, JG, University College

27.4 Easy-To-Use CAD Tools for Litz-Wire Winding Optimization

Abdallah, TA, Pollock, JD & Sullivan, CR, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College

27.5 Optimal Core Dimensional Ratios for Minimizing Winding Loss in High-Frequency Gapped-Inductor Windings

Jensen, RA & Sullivan, CR, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College

27.6 Analysis and Design Optimization of Front End Passive Components for Voltage Source Inverters

Chen, G., Rentzsch, M., Wang, F., Ragon, S., Stefanovic, V. & Boroyevich, D., Virginia Tech

27.7 Withdrawn By The Author

Session 28 - Lamp Ballasts
Thursday, February 13, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Versailles Gallerie
Session Chair: Bill Peterson, E&M Power & J.C. Johnson, Cooper Lighting

28.1 Arc Stabilization in Low-Frequency Square-Wave Electronic Ballasts for Metal Halide Lamps

Ribas, J., Alonso, JM, Calleja, AJ, Corominas, EL, Cardesin, J., Garcia, J. & Rico-Secades, M., University of Oviedo

28.2 A Single-Stage Electronic Ballast with Emergency Lighting Features

Chen, Y.K., National Huwei Institute of Technology; Wu, Y.C., I-Shou University; Wu, T.F. & Wu, Y.E., National Chung Cheng University

28.3 A New Proposal of Soft-Commutated Power Oscillator that can be Applied as an Electronic Ballast for Fluorescent Lamps

Romualdo da Silva Vincenzi, F., Gomes de Freitas, L.C., Prado da Silva, E., Antonio Alves Coelho, E., Farias, V.J, Vieira Jr., J.B & Carlos de Freitas, Universidade Federal de Uberlandia

28.4 A High Power Factor Electronic Ballast with a Single Switch and a Single Power Stage

Vilela Jr, J.A., Vaz, A.R., Farias, V.J., Freitas, L.C., Coelho, E.A. & Vieira Jr, J.B., University Federal of Uberl&ia

28.5 Design and Performance of Digital Ballast for HPS Lamps

Zhang, W.Q. & Xu, D.G., Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology

28.6 LCLC Resonant Converter for Multiple Lamp Operation Ballast

Liu, C.Y., Teng, F.H., Hu, C.S. & Zhang, Z.C., Zhejiang University

28.7 Design of LCpCs Resonant Inverters as a Power Source for HPS Lamp Ballast Applications

Branas, C.H., Azcondo, F.J. & Bracho, S., University of Cantabria