High-Efficiency 312-kVA Three-Phase Inverter Using Parallel Connection of Silicon Carbide MOSFET Power Modules

This paper presents the design process of a 312-kVA three-phase silicon carbide inverter using ten parallel-connected metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect-transistor power modules in each phase leg. The design processes of the gate-drive circuits with short-circuit protection and power circuit layout are also presented. Measurements in order to evaluate the performance of the gate-drive circuits have been performed using a double-pulse setup. Moreover, electrical and thermal measurements in order to evaluate the transient performance and steady-state operation of the parallel-connected power modules are shown. Experimental results showing proper steady-state operation of the power converter are also presented. Taking into account measured data, an efficiency of approximately 99.3% at the rated power has been measured for the inverter.