Research activities -Multi-level converter-

Original paper
  • Takumi Yasuda, Kazunori Hasegawa, Jun-ichi Itoh: "Online Cell Capacitance and ESR Monitoring Using Switching Frequency in a Modular Multilevel Converter", IEEJ Journal of Industry Applications, Vol. 12, No. 5, pp. (2023)
  • Takumi Yasuda, Giuseppe Guidi, Salvatore D'Arco, Jun-ichi Itoh: "Compensation Capability of Intra-Arm Balancing Control for Multiport Converter based on MMC", IEEJ Journal of Industry Applications, Vol. 12, No. 6, pp. (2023)
  • T. Nakanishi, J. Itoh: "Design Guidelines of Circuit Parameters for Modular Multilevel Converter with H-bridge Cell", IEEJ Journal of Industry Applications, Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 231-244 (2017)
  • T. Nakanishi, J. Itoh: "Control Strategy for Modular Multilevel Converter based on Single-phase Power Factor Correction Converter ", IEEJ Journal of Industry Applications, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 46-57 (2017)
  • J. Itoh, Y. Noge, T. Adachi: "A Novel Five-level Three-phase PWM Rectifier with Reduced Switch Count", IEEE Trans. On PE, Vol. 26, No. 8, pp. 2221-2228 (2012)
  • International conference
  • T. Yasuda, J. Itoh: "Intra-arm Balancing Control of Cascaded Multi-Port Converter for Whole Power Unbalance Conditions", ECCEurope, Vol. 1, No. 0135, pp. (2022)
  • N.Kikuchi, H.Watanabe, K. Kusaka, J.Itoh: "Novel modulation method for common-mode noise reduction in Solid-State Transformer based on ISOP configuration", ECCEurope, Vol. , No. 0160, pp. (2022)
  • T. Yasuda, J. Itoh, G. Guidi: "Power Distribution Control between Cells with Imbalanced Load for Modular Multilevel multiport Converter", IEEE 2021 - Energy Conversion Congress & Exposition - Asia (ECCE Asia 2021), Vol. , No. , pp. (2021)
  • T. Yasuda, T. Kumagai, M. Miyashita, K. Kusaka, J. Itoh: "Input Current Balancing Control Method under Imbalanced Load for Three-phase Multi-port Converter based on Modular Multilevel Converter", IPEMC2020-ECCE Asia, Vol. , No. , pp. (2020)
  • J. Itoh, M. Miyashita, K. Kusaka, Y. Noge, M. Ishibashi: "Multi-port Converter with Square-wave-voltage Multilevel Converter and Active Power Filter Connected in Series", Energy Conversion Congress Exposition 2019, pp. 6388-6395 (2019)
  • M. Miyashita, H. Higa, J. Itoh, Y. Noge, M. Ishibashi: "Voltage Balance Control Method for Multi-port Grid-tied Inverter with Square-wave-voltage Multilevel Converter and Active Power Filter Connected in Series", S2PC2018, Vol. , No. JP4, pp. (2018)
  • M. Adachi, K. Kusaka, J. Itoh: "Multi-Modular Isolated Three-Phase AC-DC Converter for Rapid Charging with Autonomous Distributed Control", EVS 31 & EVTeC 2018, No. 20189244 (2018)
  • J. Itoh, K. Aoyagi, K. Kusaka, M. Adachi: "Single-phase Solid-State Transformer using Multi-call with Automatic Capacitor Voltage Balance Capability", The 2018 International Power Electronics Conference, Vol. , No. 23F1-1, pp. 2237-2244 (2018)
  • J. Itoh, K. Aoyagi, T. Nakanishi: "Bidirectional Single-phase Solid-State Transformer using Multi Cell for Volume Reduction of High Voltage Capacitor", International Future Energy Electronics Conference 2017-ECCE Asia, Vol. , No. , pp. (2017)
  • K. Nishizawa, J. Itoh, A. Odaka, A. Toba, H. Umida: "Reduction of Input Current Harmonics based on Space Vector Modulation for Three-level Inverter with varied Power Factor", ICEMS2016, Vol. , No. 0386, pp. (2016)
  • T. Nakanishi, J. Itoh: "Requirements of Cell Capacitor for High Power-Density Design in Modular Multilevel Converter with H-bridge Cell", Symposium on Semiconductor Power Conversion 2016, Vol. , No. ps1-6, JP4, pp. (2016)
  • T. Nakanishi, J. Itoh: "Evaluation of Capacitor Volume in Modular Multilevel Converter", 2015 Symposium on Semiconductor Power Conversion (S2PC), Vol. , No. JP17, pp. 150-151 (2015)
  • T. Nakanishi, J. Itoh: "Evaluation for Overall Volume of Capacitor and Heat-sink in Step-down Rectifier using Modular Multilevel Converter", 17th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications(EPE'15), Vol. , No. 584, pp. (2015)
  • T, Nakanishi, J. Itoh: "Capacitor Volume Evaluation based on Ripple Current in Modular Multilevel Converter", 9th International Conference on Power Electronics, Vol. , No. WeA1-5, pp. (2015)
  • J. Itoh, T. Karaki, Y. Noge: ""Experimental Verification of a Multi-level Inverter with H-bridge Clamp Circuit for Single-phase Three-wire Grid Connection "", IECON2014, Vol. , No. , pp. 1446-1452 (2014)
  • T. Nakanishi, K. Orikawa, J. Itoh: "Modular Multilevel Converter for Wind Power Generation System Connected to Micro-Grid", ICRERA2014, Vol. , No. 219, pp. (2014)
  • T. Nakanishi, J. Itoh: "Step-down Rectifier using Modular Multilevel Converter for Wind Power Generation System connected to DC Micro-grid", Symposium on Semiconductor Power Conversion, Vol. , No. JP1, pp. (2014)
  • Y. Kashihara, J. Itoh: "Power Losses of Multilevel Converters in Terms of the Number of the Output Voltage Levels", The 2014 International Power Electronics Conference, Vol. , No. 20A4-4, pp. 1943-1949 (2014)
  • T. Nakanishi, J. Itoh: "Evaluation of Isolated Three-Phase AC-DC Converter Using Modular Multilevel Converter Topology", The 2014 International Power Electronics Conference, Vol. , No. 20A1-4, pp. 1095-1102 (2014)
  • T.Nakanishi, J. Itoh: "Evaluation of Step-down Three-Phase AC-DC Converter using Modular Multilevel Converter Topology", 2013 Japan-Korea Joint Technical Workshop on Semiconductor Power Conversion, No. IEEJ-SPC-P1-09 (2013)
  • Y. Kashihara, J. Itoh: "Parformance Evaluation among Four types of Five-level Topologies using Pareto Front Curves", IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition,pp. 1296-1303 (2013)
  • T. Nakanishi, J. Itoh: "Evaluation of Control Methods for Isolated Three-phase AC-DC converter using Modular Multilevel Converter Topology", 5th IEEE Annual International Energy Conversion Congress and Exhibition, Vol. , No. 2-2-4, pp. 52-58 (2013)
  • Y. Noge, J. Itoh: "Multi-level Inverter with H-bridge Clamp Circuit for Single-Phase Three-Wire Grid Connection Suitable for Super-junciton/SiC MOSFET", ECCE Asia, pp. 88-93 (2012)
  • Y. Kashihara, J. Itoh: "The performance of the multilevel converter topologies for PV inverter", CIPS2012, pp. 67-72 (2012)
  • Y. Kashihara, J. Itoh: "Design Optimization of a Five-level Active NPC Inverter", EPE2011 (2011)
  • Y. Kashihara, J. Itoh: "Parameter design of a Five-Level Inverter for PV systems", ICPE 2011 - ECCE Asia (2011)
  • J. Itoh, T. Tanaka: "Minimum Neutral Clamp Capacitor Design Considering Voltage Saturation for a Three-Level Inverter", ICPE 2011 - ECCE Asia (2011)
  • Y. Kashihara, J. Itoh: "Loss analysis of a Five-level Active NPC that uses a phase-shift Control Method", Japan - Korea Joint Technical Workshop on Power Semiconductor Conversion (2010)
  • J. Itoh, Y. Noge: "Evaluation of Power Density of a Reduced Switch Count Five-level Three-phase PWM Rectifier for Aircraft Applications", The 6th CIPS, pp. 1-6 (2009)
  • J. Itoh, Y. Noge, T. Adachi: "A Novel Five-level Three-phase PWM Rectifier using 12 Switches", ECCE2009, No. P8-3 1394 (2009)
  • J. Itoh, T. Adachi: "Control Strategy for a Hybrid Five-level Three-phase PWM Rectifier Using Twelve Switching Devices", IEEE COMPEL2008 COM336. (2008)