Speaker: Wiljan Vermeer, Researcher Power Electronics, Fraunhofer IZM
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This project presents the design and experimental validation of a three-phase traction inverter achieving a power density of 500 kVA/L within a compact 1-liter package. By combining PCB-embedded SiC power modules, novel integrated capacitor technology, and compact extruded cooling structures, the inverter pushes the limits of achievable power density. Multi-physics design enables extremely low stray inductance, clean high-speed switching with zero gate resistance, and efficient thermal management. Experimental results demonstrate low overshoot, minimal ringing, and reliable thermal performance at high current and voltage levels.
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Wiljan Vermeer
Researcher Power Electronics, Fraunhofer IZM
Dr. Wiljan Vermeer received the master’s and PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from the Delft University of Technology, Delft, the Netherlands, in 2018 and 2023 respectively. He is currently working at Fraunhofer-Institut für Zuverlässigkeit und Mikrointegration (IZM) on high power density DC/AC and DC/DC converters, and embedded power modules.