Design and Analysis of a 50kW SiC-based Active-Front-End with a very small line choke for DC-Grids

Abstract:
As DC grids become more widespread in industry, the demand for DC industry-compliant power supplies is increasing. This paper describes the design and analysis of a SiC-based Active-Front-End with a switching frequency of 100 kHz and an output power of 50 kW. The focus of this Active-Front-End is on the small input inductance (u (k)=0,6%), which has been deliberately reduced in order to reduce package size. For a small inductance a high switching frequency and a fast and precise current measurement are basic requirements. The increase of the switching frequency reduces the size of the whole filter.