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30 kW Vienna 3-Phase Power Factor Correction (PFC)

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Optimize your 3-phase power factor correction (PFC) systems with our advanced Vienna PFC reference design, ideal for Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers, as well as high-power Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) applications. Leveraging cutting-edge Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology, this design utilizes our mSIC™ MOSFETs and Schottky Barrier Diodes (SBDs) to achieve an impressive 98.6% efficiency at a 30 kW output.

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Features

  • High-Efficiency 30 kW Applications: Optimized for high-power performance
  • Advanced SiC Components: Includes 1200V mSiC diodes and 700V mSiC MOSFETs with high avalanche/repetitive Unclamped Inductive Switching (UIS) capabilities
  • Versatile Input Voltage: Supports 3-phase 380/400V RMS input voltage at 50 Hz or 60 Hz
  • High-Frequency Operation: Operates at a 140 kHz switching frequency
  • Robust Output Voltage: Delivers a stable 700V DC output voltage
  • Optimized PCB Layout: Designed for enhanced safety, current stress management, mechanical stress resilience, and noise immunity
  • Digital Control: Features the dsPIC33CH Digital Signal Controller (DSC) for precise digital control

 

Benefits

  • Optimized for HEV and EV Chargers: Specifically engineered for Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers, as well as high-power switch mode power supply applications
  • Enhanced PCB Layout: The printed circuit board (PCB) layout is meticulously optimized to ensure safety, minimize current and mechanical stress, and enhance noise immunity
  • High Efficiency: Achieves an impressive 98.6% efficiency at a 30 kW output power, making it ideal for 3-phase power factor correction (PFC) applications

 

Simulate Before You Build

Use the Piecewise-Linear Electrical Circuit Simulation (PLECS) tool to model the dynamic behavior of the Vienna PFC circuit with ideal switches and optional dsPIC33CH Processor-in-the-Loop (PIL) integration. Register below to download the PFC design files or access the PLECS simulation model for the Vienna 3-Phase PFC Reference Design. Enhance your 3-phase PFC systems with our high-efficiency, SiC-based Vienna PFC reference design.

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