Abstract
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.