M.Ing. (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) / In order to increase the overall performance and reduce the cost of power electronic converters, a new technology for the manufacturing of such converters is needed. The aim of this work is to investigate the possibility of the application of planar integrated manufacturing technology, to power electronic converters. A proposal of the definitions, terminology and graphical representation of the integrated structure is discussed together with some examples. A zero-voltage-switching PWM DC-DC converter is used as a case study. A conventionally constructed converter, using conventional component technology is designed and constructed, after a complete mathematical analysis of the converter topology. A similar converter is designed and constructed using the planar integrated manufacturing technology. Full design details and procedures are given for both converters. The two manufacturing technologies are then compared from the point of view of electrical performance, as well as some other aspects.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uj/uj:10657 |
| Date | 14 April 2014 |
| Creators | Hofsajer, Ivan William |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Rights | University of Johannesburg |
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