Feasibility Study of Dual Input Clamp Undir DC-DC Converter for 737 SPU Replacement

The main objective of this project is to a) investigate feasibility and suitability of a new proposed DC-DC converter based on a novel “Dual Input Clamp Unidir DC-DC Converter”, and b). validate and quantify its projected benefits including reduced parts count, higher efficiency, lighter weight and more reliable as compared to existing commercial products. Cost-effective, efficient, reliable and high-speed gate drivers, clamp circuits, and HF isolation transformer suitable for operation at switching frequencies of 100 kHz need to be developed for the proposed DC-DC converter. A brass-board prototype need to be built and tested in a relevant environment and should meet stringent electrical, thermal, power quality and EMI requirements.

Faculty Supervisor:

Ali Emadi

Student:

Partner:

Honeywell Canada (Mississauga, ON)

Discipline:

Engineering

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University:

McMaster University

Program:

Accelerate