A topology for three-stage Solid State Transformer

Solid State Transformer (SST) is a new type of power transformer based on power electronic converters and high frequency transformers. The SST realizes voltage transformation, galvanic isolation, and power quality improvements in a single device. In the literature, a number of topologies have been introduced for the SST. In this work, employing a modular multilevel converter, a new SST topology is introduced which provides not only high-voltage AC (HVAC), low-voltage AC (LVAC) and low-voltage DC (LVDC) ports, but also high-voltage DC (HVDC) port. Besides, the proposed topology is easily scalable to higher voltage levels.

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