{Multi-level, uni-directional AC-DC converters, a cost effective alternative to bi-directional converters}

Title{Multi-level, uni-directional AC-DC converters, a cost effective alternative to bi-directional converters}
Publication TypeConference Paper
Year of Publication2001
AuthorsCarlton D, Dunford WG
Conference NamePower Electronics Specialists Conference, 2001. PESC. 2001 IEEE 32nd Annual
ISBN Number0275-9306 VO - 4
KeywordsAC-DC power converters, AC-DC power convertors, bi-directional converters alternative, Bidirectional control, Capacitors, cost-effective circuit topology, cost-performance analysis, costing, Costs, Diodes, Insulated gate bipolar transistors, Leg, multi-level unidirectional AC-DC power converters, network topology, power factor correction, Rectifiers, rectifying circuits, Vienna rectifier, Voltage
AbstractA uni-directional, multi-level power converter family, to which the Vienna rectifier belongs, is proposed. Its features are studied, and a cost-performance analysis is also presented
DOI10.1109/PESC.2001.954401