SLLA497 September 2020 TMS320F28P550SG , TMS320F28P550SJ , TMS320F28P559SG-Q1 , TMS320F28P559SJ-Q1
Table 3-1 compares and summarizes the previously-discussed PFC topologies.
| 2-Level | 3-Level NPC | 3-Level Vienna | 3-Level TNPC | 3-Level ANPC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THD of output current | High | Very low | Very low | Very low | Very low |
| Peak voltage stress on active and passive devices | High | Low | Low | Low /(High Blocking) | Lowest |
| Power density | Low | Higher | High | High | Higher |
| Bidirectional | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Conduction loss | Low | high | high | Mid | high |
| Switching loss | High | Low | Mid | Mid | Low |
| Efficiency | Low | Very High (at high frequency) | High | High | Highest |
| Cost | Low | High | Mid | Mid | High |
| Control | Easy | Mid | Mid | Mid | Mild |
| Input inductor size | Large | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Thermal management | Easy | Difficult due to unsymmetrical loss distribution | Mild | Easy | Easy |