A three-phase switched capacitor converter without electrolytic capacitor and with power LED dimming

Ronaldo Coutinho

Federal University of Ceara - UFC

Received the Technology degree in Industrial Mechatronics in Federal Institute of Ceara, Sobral, Brazil, in 2010 and degree level in Mathematics and specialization in Mathematics Teaching in State University of Vale do Acaraú, Sobral, Brazil, in 2011 and 2014, respectively. He is currently a master’s student from the Federal University of Ceara (UFC) – Campus Sobral and scholarship student of the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES). His research interests include: electronic ballasts, LED drivers and three-phase converters.

Abstract

This paper presents the use of a three-phase switched capacitor converter to dimming of power light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The converter does not utilize electrolytic capacitors, providing a high useful lifetime. In addition,... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Ronaldo Coutinho (Federal University of Ceara - UFC)
  2. Kleber Souza (Federal Institute of Ceara)
  3. Fernando Antunes (Federal University of Ceara - UFC)
  4. Pedro Miranda (Federal Institute of Ceara)
  5. Edilson Sá Jr. (Federal Institute of Ceara)

Topic Area

Lightning

Session

OP-1D » LED Drivers I (09:50 - Monday, 30th November, Topázio)