Evaluation of the Perspective Power Transistor Structures on Efficiency Performance of PFC Circuit

The aim of this work is to investigate the influence of circuit elements on the properties of the selected power factor correction (PFC) topology. Active or passive PFC serves to increase the power factor (PF) and reduce the total harmonic distortion (THD) of the mains current. As a result, the distribution network is lightened due to its interference caused by connected electronic devices. An important indicator of all electronic converters is efficiency. Therefore, the work deals with the analysis of possible efficiency improvements in conjunction with the use of technologically new active components. Detailed experimental analyses and optimization procedures are performed in terms of the influence of transistor structures (SiC and GaN) on the qualitative indicators of the proposed PFC converter for a wide operating spectrum. The synthesis of the obtained results is given, together with recommendations for optimal selection and optimal design of PFC main circuit elements with regard to achieving peak efficiency values.