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Converters with an active front end (AFE)

Posted: 08 Jul 2008  Print Version  Bookmark and Share Subscribe

Keywords: front end converters  semiconductor switches  rectifiers  generated harmonics 

[Summary of tips] In contrast to conventional converters, active front end (AFE) converters use semiconductor switches (such as IGBTs) as rectifiers instead of the diode bridges which are otherwise generally used. The switches can be turned on or off at any time. If they are controlled in an appropriate way, the amplitude of the generated harmon......
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