Simplified loss analysis for high speed SiC MOSFET inverter

SiC devices provide significant performance improvement compared to traditional Si devices, such as lower conduction loss and higher switching speed. The ability to accurately predict converter loss is essential for converter design. This paper provides a simplified loss model, which enables users to calculate converter loss based on datasheet values. Also, it provides insight to major switching loss contributors.

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