{"id":19076,"date":"2024-02-13T11:27:54","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T16:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/?page_id=19076"},"modified":"2024-05-07T15:13:04","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T19:13:04","slug":"past-projects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/initiatives-and-resources\/past-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Past Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Module Development and Manufacturing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Wolfspeed-Fayetteville-new-quad-chart.pdf\">Removing Customer Concerns to Support Industry Adoption of MV SiC Power Modules<\/a>&nbsp;(Wolfspeed, a Cree Company \u2013 Fayetteville)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/New-NRL-Quad-Chart.pdf\">SiC Device Reliability, Yield, and Control of Enhanced Carrier Lifetime&nbsp;<\/a>(Naval Research Laboratory)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/GE_Aviation_PA-2018-Quad-Chart-100918-rev1.pdf\">Design and Manufacture of Advanced Reliable WBG Power Modules<\/a> (GE Aviation Systems)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/USCI-quad-chart.pdf\">100A, 6.5kV Half-Bridge Module<\/a> (United Silicon Carbide)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/CoolCAD-quad-chart.pdf\">Quantifying Power Device Reliability due to Terrestrial Radiation<\/a> (CoolCAD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Texas-Tech-NIRE-Quad-Chart.pdf\">Establish an Independent Testing Facility to Perform Reliability Analysis of Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Devices<\/a> (Texas Tech\/Group NIRE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/GEAS-OIF-Quad-Chart.pdf\">Design of a High Performance HV Module<\/a> (GE Aviation Systems)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/OSU-OIF-Quad-Chart.pdf\">Artificial Intelligence-Based Current Sharing for Parallel Operation of 3.3 kV Silicon-carbide MOSFET Chips in Power Module<\/a> (Ohio State University)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/VT-MIP-DiMartino-Quard-Chart.pdf\">Prototyping and Evaluation of High-Speed 10 kV SiC MOSFET Power Modules with High Scalability and System-Integration Solutions<\/a> (Virginia Tech)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/VT-MIP-Zhang-Quad-Chart.pdf\">Surge Energy Robustness of GaN Power Devices and Modules: Application-driven Evaluation and Physics-of-Failure Modeling<\/a> (Virginia Tech)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/UTK-MIP-Quad-Chart.pdf\">Packaging A Top-cooled 650V\/&gt;150A GaN Power Module with Insulated Thermal Pads and Gate- Drive Circuit<\/a> (University of Tennessee, Knoxville)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commercialization Applications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Virginia-Tech-Li-Quad-Chart.pdf\">High Voltage Bi-directional On Board Charger with Integrated PCB Winding Magnetic Components<\/a> (Virginia Tech)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Virginia-Tech-CPES-Quad-Chart.pdf\">High Density Bidirectional SiC\/GaN based Soft-switched Dc-Dc Charger for All-Electric Transportation Refrigeration Unit<\/a> (Virginia Tech\/CPES)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/02_BP5-4.3g_ABB_quad-chart.pdf\">High Power Density, High Efficiency, and Wide Range GaN-based Single-Stage LLC Converter<\/a> (ABB, Virginia Tech)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Quad-Chart-VT-Raytheon-GE.pdf\">100 kW SiC-Based Generator Rectifier Unit for Variable Frequency Airborne Applications<\/a> (Virginia Tech, Raytheon, GE Aviation Systems)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/FSU-GE-Aviation-quad-chart.pdf\">Transformerless Medium Voltage Central PV Inverter<\/a> (Florida State University, GE Aviation Systems)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/UNCC-Manjrekar-Quad-Chart.pdf\">Introduction of WBG devices for Solid-State Circuit Breaking at the Medium Voltage Level<\/a> (University of North Carolina \u2013 Charlotte)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Quad-Chart-Zhao-1.pdf\">Modular SiC-based Hybrid Inverter for Energy Storage and PV Integration<\/a> (University of North Carolina-Charlotte)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/UC-Boulder-Quad-Chart.pdf\">Dual-Inductor Hybrid Converter for Direct 48V to sub-1V PoL DC-DC Module<\/a> (UC Boulder)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/NCSU-Lukic-Quad-Chart.pdf\">High Efficiency Multiport Power Conversion for Aerospace Application: Integrated Converter-Generator Design<\/a> (NC State University)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ASU-Quad-Chart.pdf\">Isolated, Soft Switching SEPIC with Active Clamp for 480 V AC to 400 V DC Rectifier for Data Centers<\/a> (Arizona State University)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/JDES-BP5-Quad-Chart-200-kW-1050-V-DC-Bus-SiC-Converters-for-Heavy-Duty-All-Electric-Vehicles.pptx\">200 kW 1050 V DC Bus SiC Converters for Heavy-Duty All-Electric Vehicles<\/a> (John Deere Electronic Solutions, National Renewable Energy Laboratory)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/New-Toshiba-Quad-Chart.pdf\">Commercialization of 1MW SiC Devices Based High Speed Medium Voltage Motor Drive with Redundant Operation<\/a> (Toshiba, the Ohio State University)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PA-BP5-STS-NCSU-Cree-Quad-Chart.pdf\">Shore-to-Ship MV SiC Converter System; Application of Asynchronous Microgrid PCS<\/a> (NC State University, Wolfspeed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/UTRC-Quad-Chart-New.pdf\">High Efficiency Multiport Power Conversion for an All-Electric Transportation Refrigeration Unit <\/a>(United Technologies Research Center, Virginia Tech, NC State University)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/UTK-New-Quad-Chart.pdf\">Multi-functional High-efficiency High-density MV SiC Based Asynchronous Microgrid PCS Module<\/a> (University of Tennessee-Knoxville)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Task-BP4-4.36-Q4-Infineon-Quad-chart.pdf\">600V GaN Dual Gate Bidirectional Switch<\/a> (Infineon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fastwatt-OIF-Quad-Chart.pdf\">Compact and Efficient GaN-based Backup or Portable Power for Electronics<\/a> (Fastwatt, LLC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Miami-U-OIF-Quad-Chart.pdf\">Wide Bandgap based Low-Voltage \/ High-Current DC\/DC Converter for Electrified Transit Buses<\/a> (Miami University)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/NCSU-Baran-OIF-Quad-Chart.pdf\">Establishment of WBG Power Electronics Testing Facility for Education and Workforce Training Engaging PowerAmerica Industry Members<\/a> (NC State University)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/NCSU-Pantic-OIF-Quad-Chart.pdf\">6.78-MHz, 200-W GaN-Based Class E and EF Inverters for Wireless Power Mats with Enhanced Load and Reactance Range Employing a Nonlinear Shunt Capacitor<\/a> (NC State University)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/EPRI-UArk-OIF-Quad-Chart.pdf\">Medium-Voltage SiC-based Compensators for Distribution Systems<\/a> (EPRI, University of Arkansas)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/UAkron-OIF-Quad-Chart.pdf\">SiC Based Power Electronic Driver for Electric Vehicle Traction<\/a> (University of Akron)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<aside class=\"floated-spotlight-aside-container\">\n  <div class=\"floated-spotlight-contents\">\n    <a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-spotlight-box has-reynolds-400-background-color with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/initiatives-and-resources\/education-and-workforce-development\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/initiatives-and-resources\/education-and-workforce-development\/\n  >\n  \n\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Training the Next Generation<\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">PowerAmerica aims to train the next generation of wide bandgap students at U.S. universities as well as train the workforce in WBG technologies.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\"><span class=\"text\">Learn More<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ewd\">Education and Workforce Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/UNCC-Zhao-EWD-Quad-Chart.pdf\">Modular Hybrid SiC and Si based Battery Inverter for Energy Storage Integration<\/a> (University of North Carolina \u2013 Charlotte)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/UNCC-Parkideh-New-Quad-Chart.pdf\">Power Electronics Teaching Lab Incorporating WBG Switches and Circuits<\/a> (University of North Carolina \u2013 Charlotte)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/OSU-John-Deere-Wolfspeed-EWD-Quad-Chart.pdf\">Studies of Short-circuit Behavior and Protection Strategies of the Next Generation 1.2 kV SiC Modules and Devices<\/a> (the Ohio State University, John Deere, Wolfspeed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/NCSU-SiC-Testbed-Quad-Chart.pdf\">High Bandwidth Flexible SiC Testbed for Education and EV Industry Workforce Training<\/a> (N.C. State University)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/NCSU-Barletta-Short-Course-Updated-Quad-Chart.pdf\">Development of a Short Course for WBG Power Devices<\/a> (N.C. State University)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/NCSU-Short-Course-Module-Quad-Chart.pdf\">Short Course Module for HV SiC Device-based MV Power Converters<\/a> (N.C. State University)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/San-Jose-State-Quad-Chart.pdf\">Development of a Low-Cost Graduate Course with Virtual Fab and Hands-On Circuit Lab Experience<\/a> (San Jose State University)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/poweramericainstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/TTU_Quad-Chart_Education.pdf\">Texas Tech and X-FAB Education Partnership<\/a> (Texas Tech)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Member Initiated Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optimal HV SiC Device Characteristics for D-FACTS Rated 5 kV to 25 kV<br>Improved SiC MOSFETS (Electric Power Research Institute, University of<br>Arkansas, North Carolina State University)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MV Solid State &amp; Hybrid Breaker Architectures using SiC JFETS Novel Motor<br>Drives (SUNY-Albany, Qorvo-United Silicon Carbide)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstration of 100 kW SiC Inverter with Soft-Switching dv\/dt Filter and<br>Ultra High Efficiency for Motor Drives (North Carolina State University,<br>Microchip)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design and Demonstration of Current Sharing Strategy for Paralleling High<br>Current Silicon Carbide Modules (University of Arkansas, Microchip)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paralleling of GaN Modules for High Power Applications (GE, North<br>Carolina State University (NREL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increasing Channel Mobility, Reducing Threshold Instability, and Improving<br>Robustness of 650 V SiC Power MOSFETs (Purdue, XFAB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design and Test A 800V\/&gt;50kW Three-level Active Neutral Point Clamping<br>Motor Drive Inverter using 650V\/60A GaN HEMTs for Electric Vehicles<br>(University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Mercedes Benz R&amp;D, GaN Systems)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multilevel GaN based Traction Drive Inverter (Marquette University, GaN<br>Systems)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A 650V GaN-based Three-Level ANPC Inverter for Electric Vehicle Traction<br>(North Carolina State University, Transphorm, GaN Systems)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defining the Full Benefits of WBG Technology for the Power Grid (Electric<br>Power Research Institute, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Microchip,<br>Southern Company, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, North Carolina<br>State University, Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation, Nebraska<br>Public Power District)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automated Tool to Measure Soft-switching Coss Losses in Wide Bandgap<br>Power Devices (Stanford University, onsemi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-Frequency, Soft-Switching Losses of GaN and SiC Devices: Application-<br>oriented Evaluation and Physical Mechanism Study (Virginia Tech with<br>Lockheed Martin, NexGen Systems)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quantifying Power Device Reliability Due to Terrestrial and Other Radiation Sources (CoolCAD Electronics)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reliability Analysis of Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Devices (Texas Tech\/Group NIRE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short-circuit Behavior and Protection of Next Generation SiC Modules (Ohio State)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WBG Integrated High Voltage APM\/OBCM Converter for Future Use in Autonomous Vehicles (Virginia Tech)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Packaging a Top-cooled 650V\/&gt;150A GaN Power Module with Insulated Thermal Pads and Gate-Drive Circuit (University of Tennessee)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prototyping and Evaluation of High-Speed 10 kV SiC MOSFET Power Modules with High Scalability and System-Integration Solution (Virginia Tech\/NREL\/Wolfspeed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surge Energy Robustness of GaN Power Devices and Modules: Application-driven Evaluation and Physics-of-Failure Modeling (Virginia Tech\/Lockheed Martin)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Silicon Carbide Power Modules for Medium Voltage Applications&nbsp;(University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, Microchip, NREL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Embedded GaN Power Module for High Frequency 400V\/&gt;20A Operation with Double-Sided Cooling and Integrated Gate-Drive Circuit&nbsp;(University of Tennessee-Knoxville, GaN Systems, NREL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SiC-based Module Building Block with Integrated Inductor and Gate Driver&nbsp;(Virginia Tech, Infineon, Lockheed Martin)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstration of Advanced Power Packaging Technology for Near Term Commercialization&nbsp;(N.C. 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