AUGUST 2015

VOLUME 30

NUMBER 8

ITPEE8

(ISSN 0885-8993)

LETTERS

A Series-LC-Filtered Active Damper With Grid Disturbance Rejection for AC Power-Electronics-Based Power Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Energy Feed-Forward and Direct Feed-Forward Control for Solid-State Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. Ge, Z. Zhao, L. Yuan, and T. Lu

A Rapid Switch Bridge Selection Method for Fully Integrated DCDC Buck Converters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K. B. Ostman
and J. K. Jarvenhaara
Seamless Transition Control for Modular Multilevel Converters When Inserting a Cold-Reserve Redundant Submodule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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High Power Converters

Nested Multilevel Topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E. C. dos Santos, J. H. G. Muniz, E. R. C. da Silva, and C. B. Jacobina
A Novel and Simple Single-Phase Modulator for the Nested Neutral-Point Clamped (NNPC) Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M. Narimani, B. Wu, Z. Cheng, and N. R. Zargari
Characterization and Implementation of Dual-SiC MOSFET Modules for Future Use in Traction Converters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. Fabre, P. Ladoux, and M. Piton
A Review of Multilevel Selective Harmonic Elimination PWM: Formulations, Solving Algorithms, Implementation and Applications . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M. S. A. Dahidah, G. Konstantinou, and V. G. Agelidis
An Adaptive ZVS Full-Bridge DCDC Converter With Reduced Conduction Losses and Frequency Variation Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. Safaee, P. K. Jain, and A. Bakhshai
A Modified Voltage Balancing Algorithm for the Modular Multilevel Converter: Evaluation for Staircase and Phase-Disposition PWM . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R. Darus, J. Pou, G. Konstantinou, S. Ceballos, R. Picas, and V. G. Agelidis
Analytical Model of the Half-Bridge Series Resonant Inverter for Improved Power Conversion Efficiency and Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luca, A. Mediano, and J. M. Burdo
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Optimal Design of DCM LCC Resonant Converter With Inductive Filter Based on Mode Boundary Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X. Tan and X. Ruan
Hybrid-Type Full-Bridge DC/DC Converter With High Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S.-H. Lee, C.-Y. Park, J.-M. Kwon, and B.-H. Kwon
Series-Connected HV-IGBTs Using Active Voltage Balancing Control With Status Feedback Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Power Quality & Utilities

Front-End Converter With Integrated PFC and DCDC Functions for a Fuel Cell UPS With DSP-Based Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A Family of High-Voltage Gain Single-Phase Hybrid Switched-Capacitor PFC Rectifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D. F. Cortez and I. Barbi

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EMI/EMC
Predicting the Impact of Magnetic Components Used for EMI Suppression on the Base-Band of a Power Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Renewable Energy
Efficient Maximum Power Point Tracking for a Distributed PV System under Rapidly Changing Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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(Contents Continued on Back Cover)

(Contents Continued from Front Cover)

Multiobjective Optimization and Topology Selection for a Module-Integrated Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M. Mirjafari, S. Harb, and R. S. Balog
Electrochemical State-Based Sinusoidal Ripple Current Charging Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y.-D. Lee and S.-Y. Park
Torque Ripple Reduction in a DFIG-DC System by Resonant Current Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . M. F. Iacchetti, G. D. Marques, and R. Perini
A Novel High Step-up DC/DC Converter Based on Integrating Coupled Inductor and Switched-Capacitor Techniques for Renewable Energy
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. Ajami, H. Ardi, and A. Farakhor
New Interleaved Current-Fed Resonant Converter With Significantly Reduced High Current Side Output Filter for EV and HEV Applications
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Low Power Converters
Bridgeless PFC-Modified SEPIC Rectifier With Extended Gain for Universal Input Voltage Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. M. Al Gabri, A. A. Fardoun, and E. H. Ismail
Portable Ultracapacitor-Based Power Source for Emergency Starting of Internal Combustion Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M. Averbukh, S. Lineykin, and A. Kuperman
13.56 MHz High Density DCDC Converter With PCB Inductors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W. Liang, J. Glaser, and J. Rivas
Analysis Model for Magnetic Energy Harvesters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. Moon and S. B. Leeb
Interleaved Boost-Integrated LLC Resonant Converter With Fixed-Frequency PWM Control for Renewable Energy Generation Applications
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A Novel Primary-Side Controlled Universal-Input ACDC LED Driver Based on a Source-Driving Control Scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y. Chen, C. Chang, and P. Yang
Direct AC/DC Rectifier With Mitigated Low-Frequency Ripple Through Inductor-Current Waveform Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S. Li, G.-R. Zhu, S.-C. Tan, and S. Y. Hui
High-Power-Factor Rectifier Using the Modified SEPIC Converter Operating in Discontinuous Conduction Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. G. Bianchin, R. Gules, A. A. Badin, and E. F. R. Romaneli

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Power Electronic Drives

A Universal High-Frequency Three-Phase Electric-Motor Model Suitable for the Delta- and Star-Winding Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G. Vidmar and D. Miljavec
A Matrix Converter Ride-Through Configuration Using Input Filter Capacitors as an Energy Exchange Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D. Orser and N. Mohan
New Optimal Pulsewidth Modulation for Single DC-Link Dual-Inverter Fed Open-End Stator Winding Induction Motor Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. Edpuganti and A. K. Rathore
Sensorless Control of PMSM for the Whole Speed Range Using Two-Degree-of-Freedom Current Control and HF Test Current Injection for
Low-Speed Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M. Seilmeier and B. Piepenbreier
Effect of Nonlinearity of Parasitic Capacitance on Analysis and Design of Class E/F3 Power Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M. Hayati, A. Sheikhi, and A. Grebennikov
An Extended Flux Model-Based Rotor Position Estimator for Sensorless Control of Salient-Pole Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Machines
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y. Zhao, Z. Zhang, W. Qiao, and L. Wu
An Online Modulation Strategy to Control the Matrix Converter Under Unbalanced Input Conditions . . . . . . . J. D. Dasika and M. Saeedifard

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Passive Components and Materials

Contour-Mode Ring-Shaped AlN Microresonator on Si and Feasibility of Its Application in Series-Resonant Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. M. Imtiaz, F. H. Khan, and J. S. Walling

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Lighting Applications
A Current-Sourced LED Driver Compatible With Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. Choi, H.-S. Han, and K. Lee
Filter Capacitor Minimization in a Flyback LED Driver Considering Input Current Harmonics and Light Flicker Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. Shagerdmootaab and M. Moallem

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Discrete and Integrated Semiconductors

A High-Power CMOS Class-D Amplifier for Inductive-Link Medical Transmitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V. Valente, C. Eder, N. Donaldson, and A. Demosthenous
High Current Ripple for Power Density and Efficiency Improvement in Wide Bandgap Transistor-Based Buck Converters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Diagnostics in Power Electronics

Online Detection of High-Resistance Connections in Multiphase Induction Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M. Mengoni, L. Zarri, A. Tani, Y. Gritli, G. Serra, F. Filippetti, and D. Casadei
Control in Power Electronics
Startup Procedure for DSP-Controlled Three-Phase Six-Switch Boost PFC Rectifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . M. Kumar, L. Huber, and M. M. Jovanovic
Optimal State Reference Computation With Constrained MTPA Criterion for PM Motor Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M. Preindl and S. Bolognani
A Fast DC-Bus Voltage Controller for Bidirectional Single-Phase AC/DC Converters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M. Pahlevani and P. Jain
Dithering Digital Ripple Correlation Control for Photovoltaic Maximum Power Point Tracking . . . . . C. Barth and R. C. N. Pilawa-Podgurski
Circular Switching Surface Technique: High-Performance Constant Power Load Stabilization for Electric Vehicle Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M. Anun, M. Ordonez, I. G. Zurbriggen, and G. G. Oggier
Control of Transient Power During Unintentional Islanding of Microgrids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W. R. Issa, M. A. Abusara, and S. M. Sharkh
Deadbeat Control for Electrical Drives: A Robust and Performant Design Based on Differential Flatness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J.-F. Stumper, V. Hagenmeyer, S. Kuehl, and R. Kennel
Modeling and Stability Analysis of Islanded DC Microgrids Under Droop Control . . . A. P. N. Tahim, D. J. Pagano, E. Lenz, and V. Stramosk
Application Criteria for Nine-Switch Power Conversion Systems with Improved Thermal Performance . . Z. Qin, P. C. Loh, and F. Blaabjerg

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