Control and Optimization of Power Converters and Drives, 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

With the rapid development of electric vehicles, data centers, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence, the demand for high-performance power supplies and power inverters is also increasing rapidly. Meanwhile, strict requirements are placed on the performance of power converters and inverters. First, the ever-increasing use of power electronics in high-tech applications requires unconventional solutions to increase efficiency, as well to allow for a stronger integration of the various components that form power electronic systems. Second, the dynamic power demands of modern devices continue to increase, posing strict requirements for the transient response of power converters and inverters. Managing transient behavior and analyzing stability in complex systems remains challenging, and numerous research efforts have been made towards addressing these, ranging from wide-bandgap semiconductor devices and power converter topologies to converter/system modeling and control strategies. Nevertheless, several interesting aspects still require further investigation.

This Special Issue is devoted to identifying the technical barriers and latest progress in high-performance power electronics systems. Original research articles and reviews are welcome, addressing topics such as (but not limited to) the following:

• High-frequency power converters;
• Switch capacitor converters;
• WBG devices in power electronic converters;
• Gate driver and device protection;
• Modeling methodologies for high-frequency converters, including dynamical modeling and accurate power loss characterization;
• Control optimization for power electronic converters;
• Advanced control in motor drive;
• PMSM design optimization.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Qiao Zhang
Dr. Run Min
Guest Editors

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