Semiconductor Devices Condition Monitoring Using Harmonics in Inverter Control Variables
arXiv:2404.09733 · doi:10.23919/EPE23ECCEEurope58414.2023.10264538
Abstract
The health status of power semiconductor devices in power converters is important but difficult to monitor. This paper analyzes the relationship between harmonics in inverter control variables and a health precursor (the on-state voltage Von of power semiconductor devices). Based on the analysis, harmonics can estimate Von without adding extra sensing circuits. The method is validated through simulations.