Abstract:
Exemplary embodiments are directed to a method for controlling a switching branch of a three-level converter to enter a stop state. The switching branch including a first semiconductor switch and a second semiconductor switch, a first diode and a second diode, a third semiconductor switch and a fourth semiconductor switch, a third diode, and a fourth diode, a fifth semiconductor switch and a sixth semiconductor switch, a fifth diode, and a sixth diode, and a manner of controlling the semiconductor switches. When the switching branch is set to enter a stop state, current flowing in a main circuit of the switching branch is transferred in a controlled manner to diodes that conduct the current, when all the semiconductor switches of the main circuit of the converter are turned OFF.
Abstract:
Exemplary embodiments are directed to a method and arrangement for detecting an overvoltage of a semiconductor switch. The arrangement including a first semiconductor switch and a driver unit controlling the switch. An overvoltage is detected over the semiconductor switch, and a voltage is adjusted at a supply voltage input of the driver unit on the basis of the overvoltage.