High power density, which refers to the amount of energy processed relative to the size of the device, has become a key factor in designing modern switch-mode converters. This is especially significant in the context of international standards for energy efficiency, such as those enforced in the United States or the latest regulations from the European Parliament, which impose increasingly stringent requirements on power supply efficiency.
Modern switch-mode converters must not only comply with these standards but also operate in a way that minimizes environmental impact throughout the device's lifecycle. To meet these requirements, the project utilizes advanced electronic technologies such as Totem-Pole configurations and resonant topologies, ensuring high efficiency.
Additionally, the use of next-generation semiconductors based on materials such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) will enable higher operating frequencies, which is crucial for further reducing device size and increasing efficiency.
The power supplies developed within this project will meet common safety standards, ensuring their broad applicability, reliability, and safety.
The research will be conducted by a team consisting of:
• Rafał Kasikowski, PhD
• Maria Strąkowska, PhD from the Institute of Electronics
• Ernest Stano, Institute of Electronics from the Institute of Mechatronics and Information Systems
• Assoc. Prof. Paweł Górecki from the Department of Marine Electronics at Gdynia Maritime University