Bidirectional Switch Commutation with a New Multiple-Output Resonant Matrix Converter Topology Applied to Domestic Induction Heating.

This paper describes a bi-directional switch commutation strategy for a resonant matrix converter loaded with a contactless energy transmission system.Most of the ac-ac converters used in home-appliances are based on single-output dc-link inverters, which provides a cost-effective and straight-forward solution. However, this two stage power conversion decreases power density and efficiency.Most of the ac-ac converters used in home-appliances are based on single-output dc-link inverters, which provides a cost-effective and straight-forward solution. However, this two stage power conversion decreases power density and efficiency.This paper describes a bi-directional switch commutation strategy for a resonant matrix converter loaded with a contactless energy transmission system.Most of the ac-ac converters used in home-appliances are based on single-output dc-link inverters, which provides a cost-effective and straight-forward solution. However, this two stage power conversion decreases power density and efficiency.Most of the ac-ac converters used in home-appliances are based on single-output dc-link inverters, which provides a cost-effective and straight-forward solution. However, this two stage power conversion decreases power density and efficiency.