Abstract
This paper proposes a new modulation strategy with balanced power device currents for the full-bridge three-level dc/dc converter. The proposed modulation strategy has two working patterns, which cannot only realize zero-voltage switching (ZVS) but also satisfy the wide input voltage range. More significantly, the two working patterns of the proposed strategy can balance the currents both among the power switches and clamping diodes in comparison with the conventional control strategies which cause current imbalances among the power switches and clamping diodes. Consequently, the proposed strategy can balance the thermal stresses among the power switches and clamping diodes, which would, thus, improve the converter's reliability. Finally, the experimental results, obtained using a built 1.5-kW experimental prototype, verify almost zero current difference and zero thermal-stress difference among the inner power switches, outer power switches, and clamping diodes under the proposed strategy.
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