高電圧SiCモジュールを前提とした交流電気車トランスレス化用絶縁回路の構成と応答解析

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This study aims to develop a power supply system without a traction transformer for weight reduction and downsizing. Transformer-less power supply is expected to realize step-down, rectification, isolation, and motor drive using a high voltage silicon carbide (SiC) power device. The primary challenge of this work is developing a novel circuit that isolates the motor drive circuit from the AC line without using the traction transformer. Accordingly, we devised a flying capacitor circuit to solve the existing problems and aims for capacitive isolation. Subsequently, we devise a nesting capacitor as a short-circuit prevention measure. We report the isolated circuit configuration and operating principle.