Publications

Beckemeier, C.; Mertens, A. (2024): Comparison of Input Voltages of Series Resonant Converters for Isolated Auxiliary Power Supply, Speedam, Ischia, 19. - 21. Juni 2024

Beckemeier, C.; Mertens, A. (2024): Extension of the Series Resonant Converter Topology for Gate Driver Supply with a CM Choke, ECCE USA, Phoenix, 20. - 24. Oktober 2024

Cao, Y.; Lyu, H.; Mertens, A. (2024): Mission Profile-based Operation Strategies to Improve the Reliability of an ANPC Inverter in Future Electrified Aircraft Propulsion Systems, IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo (ITEC 2024), Chicago, USA, 19-21. Juni 2024

Himker, N.; Fehse, M.; Mertens, A. (2024): Reducing the Effect of Iron Losses on the Quality of Self-Sensing Control Based on Current Oversampling, Speedam, Ischia, 19. - 21. Juni 2024

Himker, N.; Mertens, A. (2024): Extension of Low-Speed Self-Sensing Capability for Induction Machines by Using an FPGA, Speedam, Ischia, 19. - 21. Juni 2024

Himker, N.; Sourkounis, P.; Willich, V.; Lindemann, G.; Mertens, A. (2024): Reduction of the Effect of Machine Saturation on the Quality of Self-Sensing Control, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, Early Access Article

Lauman, J. N.; Lorenz, M.; Mertens, A. (2024): Advanced Control Method for Quasi-Three-Level Operation of a Conventional Converter extended by a Modular Multilevel Branch, Speedam, Ischia, 19. - 21. Juni 2024

Lauman, J. N.; Lorenz, M.; Mertens, A. (2024): Advanced Control Method for Quasi-Three-Level Operation of a Conventional Converter extended by a Modular Multilevel Branch, Speedam, Ischia, 19. - 21. Juni 2024

Lorenz, M.; Mertens, A. (2024): Predictive Branch Energy Controller for a Hybrid Modular Multilevel Converter in Quasi-Three-Level Operation, Speedam, Ischia, 19. - 21. Juni 2024

Strunk, R.; Sourkounis, P.; Mertens, A. (2024): Impedance-Based Stability Analysis of Grid-Forming Inverters with Virtual Impedance or Angle Droop for Improved Robustness, PEDG, Luxembourg, 24. - 26. Juni 2024

Willich, V.; Hullmann, M.; Nelles, R.; Hubert, T.; Mertens, A.; Ponick, B. (2024): Impact of Interleaved Inverter Operation on the Machine Losses of Dual Three-Phase Synchronous Machines, Speedam, Ischia, 19. - 21. Juni 2024

Cao, Y.; Fauth, L.; Keuter, R.; Sanwongwanich, A.; Novak, M:, Blaabjerg, F.; Ponick, B.; Mertens, A.; (2023): Inverter Design for Future Electrified Aircraft Propulsion Systems under Consideration of Wear-Out Failure and Random Failure, The 25th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE 2023), Aalborg, Denmark, 2023 

Ebersberger, J.; Keuter, R.J.; Ponick, B.; Mertens, A. (2023): Power Distribution and Propulsion System for an All-Electric Regional Aircraft, Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles (ESARS) and International Transportation Electrification Conference, Venedig, 28.-31. März 2023

Fröhling, S.; Kostka, B.; Wenzel, J. C.; Fischer, K.; Peters, J. H.; Hanf, M.; ... & Mertens, A. (2023): Verification of Hygrothermal Simulations Using Silicone Encapsulated Climate Sensors in Continuously Operated IGBT Power Modules, ICPE ECCE Asia 2023, Jeju, 22.-25. May

Hagedorn, M.; Rettner, C.; Korn, M.; Mertens, A. (2023): Comparison of Modeling Methods for Inverter and Battery Loss Calculations in EV Traction Drives, IECON 2023 – 49th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society

Heide, D.; Bagaber, B.; Mertens, A.; Ponick, B. (2023): Abschlussbericht SkyPower100 - Pilotanlage zur Energieerzeugung aus Höhenwind, TIB

Himker, N.; Lindemann, G.; Mertens, A. (2023): Comparison of Different Compensation Methods of the Mutual Inductance for Self-Sensing Control, The 11th International Symposium on Sensorless Control for Electrical Drives (SLED 2023), Seoul, Republic of Korea, 2023

Himker, N.; Mertens, A. (2023): Analytical Design of Self-Sensing Control for PMSM using Quasi-Direct Calculation, IEEE Open Journal of Industry Applications, Volume: 4; pp. 149 - 159

Himker, N.; Mertens, A. (2023): Using the Flux Increment over a Pulse-Width Modulation Period for Anisotropy-Based Self-Sensing Control, The 25th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE 2023), Aalborg, Denmark, 2023 

Höltje, P.; Jünemann, L.; Knebusch, B.; Euler-Rolle, N.; Zeiler, A.; Mertens, A.; Ponick, B. (2023): Prediction and Measurement of Bearing Currents in an Electric Traction Drive System, International Conference on Power Electronics (ICPE 2023-ECCE Asia), Jeju, Korea, 22-25.Mai 2023

Jansen, J.; Zhang, D.; Mertens, A. (2023): Compensation of Radial and Tangential Mode 0 Vibration of a Dual Three-Phase Synchronous Machine by Injecting a Leakage Flux, IECON 2023 – 49th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society

Lorenz, M.; Laumann, J.; Mertens, A. (2023): Adding a Modular Multilevel Branch to a Conventional Converter to Enable the Quasi-Three-Level Operation Mode, IECON 2023 – 49th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society

Lorenz, M.; Mertens, A. (2023): Experimental Validation of the Quasi-Three-Level Operation Mode for a Hybrid Modular Multilevel Converter with Series-Connected Clamping Switches, ICPE ECCE Asia 2023, Jeju, 22.-25. May

Mirzadeh, M.; Mertens, A. (2023): A Decentralized Coordination of Inverter-Based Generation Units for a Bottom-up Black Start without Communication, ICPE ECCE Asia 2023, Jeju, 22.-25. May

Mirzadeh, M.; Mertens, A. (2023): Inverter-based Tone Burst Signals for Decentralized Communication-less Blackout Detection, 2023 International Conference on Energy Technologies for Future Grids (ETFG 2023), Wollongong, Australia, 3.-6. Dec. 2023

Mirzadeh, M.; Strunk, R.; Mertens, A. (2023): Parameterization of a Decentralized Bottom-up Black Start Sequence in Inverter-Dominated Grids, IEEE Workshop on the Electronic Grid (eGRID), Karlsruhe, 16.-19.Oct 2023

Strunk, R.; Mertens, A. (2023): Impedance-Based Stability Analysis of Droop-Controlled AC Microgrids with the Generalized Nyquist Criterion, The 25th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE 2023), Aalborg, Denmark, 2023 

Strunk, R.; Reus, L.; Hofmann, L.; Mertens, A. (2023): Fixed-Frequency Operation of an Island Grid with Multiple Grid-Forming Inverters and GPS-Based Synchronisation, 7th International Hybrid Power Plants & Systems Workshop (HYB 2023), pp. 30 – 36

Wiesemann, J.; Friebe, J.; Mertens, A. (2023): Comparison of Wide Bandgap Semiconductors for Electric Vehicle Drivetrains, E-MOTIVE by FVA, Schweinfurt, Deutschland, 2023

Willich, V.; Mertens, A. (2023): Self-Sensing Control of a PMSM used for an Automotive Application with a novel Rotor Position Estimator based on the Back-Electromotive Force, The 11th International Symposium on Sensorless Control for Electrical Drives (SLED 2023), Seoul, Republic of Korea, 2023

Zorn, C.; Peters, J. H.; Hanf, M., Adler; J., Holzke; W., Pelka, K.; Broer, C.; Fröhling, S.; Kostka B.; Wenzel, J. C.; Mertens, A.; Dehning, K.; Zimmermann, S.; Fischer, K.; Kaminski, N. (2023): Field-Data based Lab Testing of a Wind-Energy Power Converter System: Insights into Cabinet and IGBT-Module Microclimates, The 25th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE 2023), Aalborg, Denmark, 2023 

Ali, M.; Bushra, R.; Friebe, J.; Mertens, A. (2022): Improvement of EMI Filter Attenuation Using Shielding, EPE 2022, Hannover, Germany, 05.-09.09.2022

Ali, M.; Bushra, R.; Friebe, J.; Mertens, A. (2022): Design and Potential of EMI CM Chokes with Integrated DM Inductance, EPE 2022, Hannover, Germany, 05.-09.09.2022

Ali, M.; Bushra, R.; Magdowski, M.; Vick, R.; Friebe, J.; Mertens, A. (2022): Prediction of Stray Capacitance of CM Chokes and its Influence on EMI Filters, PCIM 2022, Nürnberg, Germany, 10.-12.05.2022

Ali, M.; Friebe, J.; Mertens, A. (2022): Design and Comparison of Output Filter Configurations for SiC-MOSFET-Based Automotive DC-AC Inverters, ECCE 2020, Detroit, Michigan, USA, 09.-13.10.2022

Bagaber, B.; Heide, D.; Ponick, B.; Mertens, A. (2022): Efficiency and Lifetime Analysis of Several Airborne Wind Energy Electrical Drive Concepts, EPE 2022, Hannover, Germany, 05.-09.09.2022

Bagaber, B.; Mertens, A. (2022): Energy Storage Systems for Airborne Wind Generators, EPE 2022, Hannover, Germany, 05.-09.09.2022

Bien, M.; Göing, J.; Friedrichs, J.; Ziaja, K.; Mare, F.; Blanken, N.; Cao, Y.; Mertens, A.; Ponick, B.; Schuchard, L.; Voigt, M.; Mailach, R.; (2022): Modelling Degradation Mechanisms in Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Propulsion Systems, ISABE 2022, Ottawa, Canada, 25-30.09.2022

Cao, Y.; Fauth, L.; Friebe, J.; Mertens, A. (2022): Potentials to Improve the Post-Fault Performance of a Fault-Tolerant Inverter System in Electrified Aircraft Propulsion System, EPE 2022, Hannover, Germany, 05.-09.09.2022

Dierks, R.; Mertens, A. (2022): Novel Operation Mode of the Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter based on a Dimensioning Algorithm, EPE 2022, Hannover, Germany, 05.-09.09.2022

Ebersberger, J.; Fauth, L.; Keuter, R.; Cao, Y.; Freund, Y.; Hanke-Rauschenbach, R.; Ponick, B.; Mertens, A.; Friebe, J. (2022): Power Distribution and Propulsion System for an All-Electric Short-Range Commuter Aircraft-A Case Study, 2022, IEEE Access

Ebersberger, J.; Hagedorn, M.; Lorenz, M.; Mertens, A. (2022): Potentials and Comparison of Inverter Topologies for Future All-Electric Aircraft Propulsion, IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics

Hagedorn, M.; Lorenz, M.; Mertens, A. (2022): Cascaded H-Bridge Converter Designs for Future Short-Range All-Electric Aircraft Propulsion, EPE 2022, Hannover, Germany, 05.-09.09.2022

Himker, N.; Krümpelmann, M.; Mertens, A. (2022): Low Phase Shift Filter for Current Sensing based on the Difference between AC Machine Models with and without Iron Losses, EPE 2022, Hannover, Germany, 05.-09.09.2022

Jansen, J.; Andresen, J.; Mertens, A. (2022): Comparison of Magnetic Noise Compensation Techniques for Dual Three-Phase Electrically Excited Synchronous Machines, EPE 2022, Hannover, Germany, 05.-09.09.2022

Knebusch, B.; Jünemann, L.; Höltje, P.; Mertens, A.; Ponick, B. (2022): Measurement Principle for Measuring High Frequency Bearing Currents in Electric Machines and Drive Systems, EPE 2022, Hannover, Germany, 05.-09.09.2022

Kostka, B.; Mertens, A. (2022): Practical Implementation of a Concept for In-Situ Detection of Humidity-Related Degradation of IGBT Modules, EPE 2022, Hannover, Germany, 05.-09.09.2022

Lindemann, G.; Willich, V.; Mertens, A. (2022): Novel Quasi-Direct Rotor Position Estimator for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines based on the Back-Electromotive Force using Current Oversampling, EPE 2022, Hannover, Germany, 05.-09.09.2022

Mirzadeh, M.; Mertens, A. (2022): Measurement-Based Component-Level Load Modeling for Evaluation of a Current-Suppressing Loading Scenario for Microgrid Black Start Events, ISGT 2022 North America (virtuell), 24.-28.04.2022, New Orleans, USA

Mirzadeh, M.; Strunk, R.; Erckrath, T.; Mertens, A. (2022): Power Hardware-in-the-Loop Verification of a Cold Load Pickup Scenario for a Bottom-up Black Start of an Inverter-dominated Microgrid, EPE 2022, Hannover, Germany, 05.-09.09.2022

Mirzadeh, M.; Strunk, R.; Matter, S.; Bekker, I.; Munderloh, M.; Erckrath, T.; Hofmann, L.; Mertens, A. (2022): A Rule-Based Concept for a Bottom-up Multi-Master Black Start of an Inverter-Dominated Low-Voltage Cell, PEDG 2022, Kiel, Germany, 26.-29.06.2022

Movagharnejad, H.; Knebusch, B.; Mertens, A.; Ponick, B. (2022): Design Interactions of AC- and DC-Side Filters for Traction Drives with SiC Inverters, EPE 2022, Hannover, Germany, 05.-09.09.2022

Stallmann, F.; Fräger, L.; Mertens, A. (2022): Design of a Robust Voltage Control for Inverters with LC Filter based on the Internal Model Control, EPE 2022, Hannover, Germany, 05.-09.09.2022

Stallmann, F.; Liebchen, G.; Mertens, A. (2022): Initial Start and Synchronization Algorithm for Droop-Controlled Inverters Considering the Inner Voltage Control Loop, APPEEC 2022, Melbourne, Australia (hybrid), 20. - 23.11.2022

Stallmann, F.; Mertens, A. (2022): Frequency-Supporting Control of a Solid-State Transformer, COMPEL 2022, Tel Aviv, Israel, 20. -23.06.2022

Wiesemann, J.; Dumtzlaff, J.; Mertens, A. (2022): Control of an Active Gate Driver for an Electric Vehicle Traction Inverter Using Artificial Neural Networks, EPE 2022, Hannover, Germany, 05.-09.09.2022

Wiesemann, J.; Mertens, A. (2022): Experimental Comparison of an Active Gate Driver and a dv/dt Filter to Reduce the Output dv/dt of a SiC EV Drive Inverter, IECON 2022, Brüssel, Belgium, 17.-20.10.2022

Ali, M.; Brinker, T.; Friebe, J.; Mertens, A. (2021): Analysis of EMI Filter Attenuation under the Influence of Parasitic Elements of Components and their Mutual Couplings, EPE’21 ECCE Europe (virtuell) 06.-10.09.2021

Ali, M.; Friebe, J.; Mertens, A. (2021): 3-D Electromagnetic Modeling and Analysis of Electromagnetic Field Couplings of EMI Filter Capacitors, ECCE Asia 2021

Ali, M.; Friebe, J.; Mertens, A. (2021): Design and Optimization of Input and Output EMI Filters under the Influence of Parasitic Couplings, EPE’21 ECCE Europe (virtuell) 06.-10.09.2021

Bagaber, B.; Mertens, A. (2021): Fault Ride-Through Performance of Pumping-Cycle Airborne Wind Energy Generators with the Support of Optimally Sized Energy Storage System, ECCE Asia 2021 (Virtual), Singapore, 24-27.05.2021

Cao, Y.; Fauth, L.; Mertens, A.; Friebe, J. (2021): Comparison and Analysis of Multi-State Reliability of Fault-Tolerant Inverter Topologies for the Electric Aircraft Propulsion System, 24th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS 2021), Gyeongju, Korea, 02.11.2021

Dierks, R.; Mertens A. (2021): Validation of an Extended Loss-Optimised Branch Energy Control for Modular Multilevel Converters under Unbalanced Grid Conditions, IECON 2021, Toronto, Canada (virtuell), 13.-16.10.2021

Dokus, M.; Mertens, A. (2021): On the Coupling of Power-Related and Inner Inverter Control Loops of Grid-Forming Converter Systems, IEEE Access Jorunal, 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3053060

Ehlert, M.; Michael, J.; Henke,C.; Traechtler, A.; Kalla, M.; Bagaber, B.; Ponick, B.; Mertens, A. (2021): Connecting Energy Storages from Tool Independent, Signal-flow Oriented FMUs, SMACD / PRIME 2021 | 19.-22.07.2021, Online Event

Fröhling, S.; Herwig, D.; Mertens, A. (2021): Contact-Integrated Temperature Measurement for Power Modules, EPE’21 ECCE Europe (virtual) 06.-10.09.2021

Himker, N.; Lindemann, G.; Wiedmann, K.; Weber, B.; Mertens, A. (2021): A Family of Adaptive Position Estimators for PMSM Using the Gradient Descent Method, IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics

Kostka, B.; Herwig, D.; Hanf, M.; Zorn, C.; Mertens, A. (2021): A Concept for Detection of Humidity Driven Degradation of IGBT Modules, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics (Early Access)

Lorenz, M.; Kucka J.; Mertens, A (2021): Modularer Multilevel-Umrichter, Verfahren zum Betrieb von modularen Multilevel-Umrichtern und Computerprogramm, Nummer DE102020108034B3

Lorenz, M.; Kucka J.; Mertens, A (2021): Modularer Multilevel-Umrichter, Verfahren zum Betrieb von modularen Multilevel-Umrichtern und Computerprogramm, Nummer DE102020108035B3

Lorenz, M.; Kucka, J.; Mertens, A. (2021): A Modular Multilevel Converter with a Clamping Switch for Quasi-Three-Level Operation, 2021 22nd IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT), pp. 260-265

Movagharnejad, H.; Knebusch, B.; Mertens, A.; Ponick, B. (2021): Traction Drives with SiC Inverters: Optimized Modelling and Design / Electrical Machines and Filter Configurations, E-MOTIVE Expert Forum (virtual) 21.-23.09.2021

Movagharnejad, H.; Mertens, A. (2021): Design Methodology for Dimensioning EMI Filters for Traction Drives with SiC Inverters, EPE’21 ECCE Europe (virtual) 06.-10.09.2021

Stallmann, F.; Mertens, A. (2021): Stability Assessment of Pω and PV Droop Controls in Highly Resistive Microgrids using Analytical Impedance Models, PEDG 2021, Virtual Conference 28.06.-01.07.2021

Strunk, R.; Sarstedt, M.; Mertens, A. (2021): Voltage Sensitivity Estimation Based on Measurements of Distributed PV Inverters, PEDG 2021, Virtual Conference 28.06.-01.07.2021

Wiesemann, J.; Mertens, A. (2021): An Isolated Variable-Resistance Active Gate Driver for Use in SiC-Driven Inverters, IECON 2021, Toronto, Canada (virtuell), 13.-16.10.2021

Ali, M.; Friebe, J.; Mertens, A. (2020): Simplified Calculation of Parasitic Elements and Mutual Couplings of Wide-Bandgap Power Semiconductor Modules, EPE’20 ECCE Europe(virtuell) 07.–11. 09.2020

Ali, M.; Müller, J.-K.; Friebe, J.; Mertens, A. (2020): Analysis of Switching Performance and EMI Emission of SiC Inverters under the Influence of Parasitic Elements and Mutual Couplings of the Power Modules, EPE’20 ECCE Europe(virtuell) 07.–11. 09.2020

Andresen, J.; Vip, S.; Mertens, A.; Paulus, S. (2020): Compensation of the Radial and Circumferential Mode 0 Vibration of a Permanent Magnet Electric Machine based on an Experimental Characterisation, EPE’20 ECCE Europe (virtuell) 07.–11.09.2020

Andresen, J.; Vip, S.; Mertens, A.; Paulus, S. (2020): Theory of Influencing the Breathing Mode and Torque Pulsations of Permanent Magnet Electric Machines with Harmonic Currents, EPE’20 ECCE Europe (virtuell) 07.–11.09.2020

Dierks, R.; Kucka J.; Mertens A. (2020): Using Both the Circulating Currents and the Common-Mode Voltage for the Branch Energy Control of Modular Multilevel Converters, EPE’20 ECCE Europe (virtuell) 07.–11.09.2020

Dokus, M.; Mertens, A. (2020): Sequence Impedance Characteristics of Grid-Forming Converter Controls, PEDG 2020 (virtuell) 28.09.2020

Dokus, M.; Mertens, A. (2020): Sequence Impedance Characteristics of Grid-Feeding Converters, ECCE Asia 2020 (virtuell) 29.11.-02.12.2020

Dokus, M.; Sarstedt, M.; Mertens, A. (2020): On the Stability of Converter-Dominated Power Systems: Impedance-Based Analysis, SGES 2020 (virtuell) 23.-26.11.2020

Dokus, M.; Stallmann, F.; Mertens, A. (2020): Sequence Impedance-Based Stability Analysis of AC Microgrids Controlled by Virtual Synchronous Generator Control Methods, IFAC 2020 13.07, (virtuell)

Ebersberger, J.; Müller, J.-K.; Mertens, A. (2020): Dynamic Characterization of a SiC-MOSFET Half Bridge in Hard- and Soft-Switching and Investigation of Current Sensing Technologies, EPE’20 ECCE Europe(virtuell )07.–11. 09.2020

Fauth, L.; Jusko, S.; Friebe, J.; Mertens, A. (2020): GaN HEMT Based Inverter for Driving Ultrasonic Transducers, ICEMS 2020 (virtuell) 24.-27.11.2020

Herwig, D.; Brockhage, T.; Mertens, A. (2020): Combining Multiple Temperature-Sensitive Electrical Parameters Using Artificial Neural Networks, EPE’20 ECCE Europe (virtuell) 07.–11.09.2020

Herwig, D.; Brockhage, T.; Mertens, A. (2020): Impact of Parasitics in Power Modules and Gate Drivers on TSEP-based Temperature Estimations, ICEMS 2020 (virtuell) 24.-27.11.2020

Himker, N.; Strunk, R.; Mertens, A. (2020): Grid Impedance Estimation with Oversampling for Grid-Connected Converters, EPE’20 ECCE Europe (virtuell) 07.–11.09.2020

Himker, N.; Wächter, M.; Peinke, J.; Mertens, A. (2020): Dynamic Behaviour and Modelling of Variable-Speed Wind Turbines, PEDG 2020 (virtuell) 28.09.2020

John, M.; Mertens, A. (2020): Frequency-Domain Modeling of Harmonic Interactions in Voltage-Source Inverters with Closed-Loop Control, egergies 2020, 13(21), 5823

Kucka, J.; Lin, S.; Friebe, J.; Mertens, A. (2020): Quasi-Two-Level PWM-Operated Modular Multilevel Converter With Nonlinear Branch Inductors, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2020.3042635

Kucka, J.; Mertens, A. (2020): Improved Current Control for a Quasi-Two-Level PWM-Operated Modular Multilevel Converter, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, Vol 35 No 7, pp. 6842-6853

Kucka, J.; Mertens, A. (2020): Designing a Passively Damped Quasi-Two-Level-Operated Modular Multilevel Converter for Drive Applications, IEEE Access, vol. 8, pp. 80218-80232

Lorenz, M.; Kucka, J; Mertens, A. (2020): Active Current and Energy Control for the Quasi-Three-Level Operation Mode of an Extended Modular Multilevel Converter Topology, EPE’20 ECCE Europe(virtuell) 07.–11. 09.2020

Mertens, A.; Movagharnejad, H.; Ali, M.; Mueller, J.-K.; Friebe, J. (2020): Design and Comparison of Filter Configurations for SiC Inverters, E-MOTIVE Expert Forum (virtual) 15.-17.09.2020

Narjes, G.; Müller, J.K.; Kalla, M.; Mertens, A.; Ponick, B. (2020): Optimization of Integrated Compressor Drives for Electrically Powered High-Lift Systems, Buchtitel: Fundamentals of High Lift for Future Civil Aircraft (Springer-Verlag), Contributions to the Final Symposium of the Collaborative Research Center 880, 17.-18.12.2019, Braunschweig

Stallmann, F.; Mertens, A. (2020): Sequence Impedance Modeling of the Matching Control and Comparison with Virtual Synchronous Generator, PEDG 2020 (virtuell) 28.09.2020

Andresen, J.; Ponick, B.; Mertens, A. (2019): Direct Radial and Circumferential Analytical Air-Gap Field Calculation for Electrical Machines, ACEMP-OPTIM 2019 27.-29.8.19, Istanbul

Buchali, T.; Stallmann, F.; Mertens, A. (2019): "New Control Concept for a Safety-Critical Actuator in Highly Automated or Autonomous Cars", EPE’19 ECCE Europe, 02.-05.09.19

Dierks, R.; Kucka, J.; Mertens, A. (2019): Optimization of the Low-Frequency Mode for Modular Multilevel Converters Based On Frequency Domain Analysis Converters Based On Frequency Domain Analysis, EPE’19 ECCE Europe 02.-05.09.19, Genova

Dokus, M.; Mertens, A. (2019): Sequence Impedance-Based Stability Analysis of Droop-Controlled AC Microgrids, PEDG 03.-06.06.2019, Xian

Friebe, J.; Mertens, A. (2019): Power Electronics in Decentralized Systems and Microgrids, Segundo seminaro - Sistemas Energeticos de Pequena Escala, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile, 13.12.2019

Himker, N.; Lindemann G.; Mertens, A. (2019): Iterative Tracker for Anisotropy-Based Self-Sensing Control of PMSM, IEEE SLED 2019, Turin, Italien 09.-10.09.2019

Hoffmann, A.; Gerlach, M.; Lindemann, G.; Reitmeier, D.; Wiesemann J.; Mertens, A.; Ponick, B.; (2019): Hyper High-Speed for the Electrified Automotive Powertrain for Maximum Range, E-MOTIVE Expert Forum Schweinfurt 4.-5.09.2019

Kucka, J.; Mertens, A. (2019): Common-Mode Voltage Injection Techniques for Quasi-Two-Level PWM-Operated Modular Multilevel Converters, IEEJ Journal of Industry Applications, Vol. 8, Iss. 2, pp. 287-294

Kucka, J.; Lin, S.; Friebe, J.; Mertens, A. (2019): Quasi-Two-Level PWM-Operated Modular Multilevel Converter With Non-Linear Branch Inductors, EPE’19 ECCE Europe 02.-05.09.19, Genova

Lindemann G.; Himker, N.; Mertens, A. (2019): Enhanced Observer with Adaptive Reference Frame for Self-Sensing Control of PMSM, IEEE SLED 2019, Turin, Italien 09.-10.09.2019

Mueller, J.-K.; Manthey,T.; Han D.; Sarlioglu, B.; Friebe,J.; Mertens, A. (2019): Output Sine-Wave Filter Design and Characterization for a 10 kW SiC Inverter, ECCE USA, 29.09.19-03.10.19, Baltimore

Rüberg, S.; Sewdien, V.; Rueda Torres, J. L.; Rakhshani, E.; Wang, D.; Tuinema, B.; Farrokhseresht, N.; Gusain, D.; Perilla, A.; Mola Jimenez, J. ; Longas Viejo, C.; Breithaupt, T.; Goudarzi, F.; Meyer, R.; Stallmann, F.; Herrmann, M.; Hofmann, L.; Mertens, A.; Hennig, T.; Val Escudero, M.; Kilter, J.; Prevost, T.; Denis, G. (2019): "Demonstration of Mitigation Measures and Clarification of Unclear Grid Code Requirements, Projekt: Massive Integration of Power Electronic Devices "

Sarstedt, M.; Dokus, M.; Gerster, J.; Himker, N.; Hofmann, L.; Lehnhoff, S.; Mertens, A. (2019): Standardized Evaluation of Multi-Level Grid Control Strategies for Future Converter-Dominated Electric Energy Systems, at-Automatisierungstechnik Vol. 67, Issue 11, pp. 936-957 , ,

Trinh, N.; Atallah, A.; Sharma, K.; Kuhn, G.; Juretzek, U.; Rosendahl, J.; Bagaber, B.; Mertens, A. (2019): DFIG-Based Power Plant: System Description and Performance, IEEE PESGM 2019, 04.08.-08.08.2019, Atlanta

Urbanek, S.; Heide, D.; Bagaber, B.; Lohss, M.; Specht, B.; Paulig, X.; Mertens, A.; Ponick, B. (2019): Analysis of External Rotor Electric Drives for an All-Automatic Airborne Wind Energy System, IEEE IEMDC 2019, San Diego

Wiesemann, J.; Sommer, C.; Mertens, A. (2019): Switching Characteristics of a 1.2 kV SiC MOSFET Module using a Controllable Current-Sourced Gate Driver, PCIM 2019, Nürnberg, pp. 1466-1471

Zulk, S.; Mertens, A. (2019): Optimization of Air-Cooled On-Board Battery Chargers for Electric Vehicles Using WBG Devices, PCIM 2019, Nürnberg, 07.05.-09.05., pp .253-260

Bartschat, A.; Broer, C.; Coronado, D.; Fischer, K.; Kucka, J.; Mertens, A.; Meyer, R.; Moriße, M.; Pelka, K.; Tegtmeier, B.; Weber, S.; Wenske, J. (2018): Zuverlässige Leistungselektronik für Windenergieanlagen, Projektbericht, 144 Seiten, ISBN: 978-3-8396-1326-9 (2018)

John, M.; Mertens, A. (2018): Frequency-Domain Model of Voltage-Source Inverters with Closed-Loop Current Control ,  IEEE Workshop on Control and Modeling for Power Electronics (COMPEL), Padova, Italy, 25.-28.06.2018

John, M.; Mertens, A. (2018): Harmonic Domain Model of an Open-Loop Controlled PWM Converter, Informatyka Automatyka Pomiary w Gospodarce i Ochronie Środowiska (IAPGOS), Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 25-29

Kucka, J.; Mertens, A. (2018): Improved Current Control of a Quasi-Two-Level PWM-Operated Modular Multilevel Converter, IEEE Energy Conversion Congress & Exposition (ECCE 2018), Portland, USA, pp. 2948-2955

Kucka, J.; Mertens, A. (2018): Common-Mode Injection Techniques for Quasi Two-Level PWM-Operated Modular Multilevel Converters, International Power Electronics Conference (IPEC 2018), Niigata, Japan, 20.-24.05.2018, pp. 1904-1911

Lindemann G.; Weber B.; Mertens A. (2018): Reducing the Low-Speed Limit for Back-EMF Based Self-Sensing Speed Control by Using an FPGA-Operated Dead-Time Compensation, 2018 IEEE 9th International Symposium on Sensorless Control for Electrical Drives (SLED) 13.-14.09.2018

Mueller, J.-K.; Bensmann, A.; Bensmann, B.; Fischer, T.; Kadyk, T.; Narjes, G.; Kauth, F.; Ponick, B.; Seume, J. R.; Krewer, U.; Hanke-Rauschenbach, R.; Mertens, A. (2018): Design Considerations for the Electrical Power Supply of Future Civil Aircraft with Active High-Lift Systems ,  MDPI Energies

Müller, J.; Brinker, T.; Friebe, J.; Mertens, A. (2018): Output dv/dt Filter Design and Characterization for a 10 kW SiC Inverter, IEEE IECON 2018, Washington D.C., USA, 21-23.10.2018

Narjes, G.; Kauth, F.; Müller, J.; Mertens, A.; Seume, J. R.; Ponick, B. (2018): High-Speed Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine for Short-Term Operation in an Electrically Powered High-Lift System, AIAA / IEEE Electronic Aircraft Technology Symposium (EATS 2018), Cincinatti, USA, 12.-13.07.2018

Sewdien, V. N.; van der Meijden, M..; Breithaupt, T.; Hofmann, L.; Herwig, D.; Mertens, A.; Tuinema, B.; Rueda Torres, J. (2018): Effects of Increasing Power Electronics on System Stability: Results from MIGRATE Questionnaire, IEEE PES ICUE, Phuket, Thailand, 24 - 26 Oct. 2018

John, M.; Mertens, A. (2017): Harmonic Domain Model of an Open-Loop Controlled PWM Converter, XIX International Symposium on Theoretical Electrical Engineering, Ilmenau, Germany, 16.-19.07.2017

John, M.; Mertens, A.; Popp, M.; Mathis, W. (2017): Model Order Reduction for a Full Scale Grid Converter for Grid Simulations, European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE’2017 ECCE-Europe),Warsaw, Poland, 11.-14.09.2017

Karwatzki, D.; Dokus, M.; Mertens, A. (2017): Control of a Three-Phase to Five-Phase Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter Based on a Generalized Control Concept,  European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE’2017 ECCE-Europe),Warsaw, Poland, 11.-14.09.2017

Krone, T.; Mertens A. (2017): Optimized Design of the Electric Power Train for Wheel Hub Drive Systems Without Friction Brakes ,  European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE’2017 ECCE-Europe),Warsaw, Poland, 11.-14.09.2017

Kucka, J.; Karwatzki D.; Baruschka, L.; Mertens, A. (2017): Modular Multilevel Converter With Magnetically Coupled Branch Inductors, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics , vol.32, no.9, pp. 6767-6777

Kucka, J.; Karwatzki, D.; Mertens, A. (2017): Enhancing the Reliability of Modular Multilevel Converters Using Neutral Shift, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, Vol. 32, No. 12, pp. 8953-8957

Luecke, S.; Mertens, A. (2017): Self-sensing control of induction machines using an additional short-circuited rotor coil,  IEEE International Symposium on Sensorless Control for Electrical Drives (SLED), Catania, Italien, Sep.

Merkert, A.; Müller, J.; Mertens. A. (2017): Design eines SiC-Wechselrichters mit DC-DC-Wandler für Hybridfahrzeuge. E-MOTIVE Expertenforum Hannover 2017

Mertens, A. (2017): Verfahren zum Betrieb eines modularen Multilevel-Stromrichters, modularer Multilevel-Stromrichter sowie Computerprogramm,  DE102015116271A1

Mertens. A.; Ponick, B. (2017): Elektroantriebe für Fahrzeuge - Aktuelle Forschung und Trends. E-MOTIVE Expertenforum Hannover 2017

Morisse, M.; Bartschat, A.; Wenske, J.; Mertens, A. (2017): Impact of Individual Pitch Control on Pitch Actuators in Megawatt Wind Turbines, European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE’2017 ECCE-Europe),Warsaw, Poland, 11.-14.09.2017

Movagharnejad, H.; Mertens, A. (2017): Design Metrics of Compensation Methods for Contactless Charging of Electric Vehicles, European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE’2017 ECCE-Europe), Warsaw, Poland, 11.-14.09.2017

Müller, J.; Mertens, A. (2017): Power Electronics Design for a direct-driven Turbo Compressor Used as Advanced High-Lift System in Future Aircraft, IEEE Industrial Electronics Society IECON17, Peking, China, 29.10-01.11.2017

Narjes, G.; Müller, J.; Kauth, F.; Seume, J.; Mertens, A.; Ponick, B. (2017): Kompakte elektrisch angetriebene Turbokompressoren für ein aktives Hochauftriebssystem künftiger Verkehrsflugzeuge, E-MOTIVE Expertenforum Hannover, 2017

Popp, M.; Mathis, W.; John, M.; Korolova, O.; Mertens, A.; Ponick, B; (2017): A Modified CCM Approach for Simulating Hierarchical Interconnected Dynamical Systems,  Proc. International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, ISCAS , Baltimore, US, pp. 1262–1265

Sommer, C.; Kortazar, I.; Larrazabal, I.; Mertens, A. (2017): Design of SiC-based DC-DC Converters for Future Offshore Wind Power Applications ,  International Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials (ICSCRM), Washington, DC, 17.-22.09.2017

Weber, B.; Lindemann, G.; Mertens, A. (2017): Reduced observer for anisotropy-based position estimation of PM synchronous machines using current oversampling,  IEEE International Symposium on Sensorless Control for Electrical Drives (SLED), Catania, Italien

Bartschat, A.; Morisse, M.; Mertens, A.; Wenske, J. (2016): Analysis of Dynamic Interactions between Different Drivetrain Components with a Detailed Wind Turbine Model, The Science of Making Torque from Wind (TORQUE 2016) München, 5.-7. October 2016

Breithaupt, T.; Herwig, D.; Hofmann, L.; Mertens, A.; Meyer, R.; Farrokhseresht, N.; Sewdien, V.; Tuinema, B.; Wang, D.; Rueda Torres, J.; Rüberg, S. (2016): Report on Systemic Issues ,  Projekt: Massive Integration of Power Electronic Devices

Heseding, J.; Mueller-Deile, F.; Mertens, A. (2016): Estimation of losses in permanent magnet synchronous machines caused by inverter voltage harmonics in driving cycle operation, 18th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, EPE 2016 ECCE Europe

John, M.; Mertens, A.; Baruschka, L.; Alvarez, R.; Pieschel, M. (2016): Design and Evaluation of a Test Rig for Full-Size Grid Frequency Stabilizer Modules with Ultracapacitors, 18th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE), Karlsruhe, Germany, 5-9 September 2016

Karwatzki, D.; Baruschka, L.; Dokus, M.; Kucka, J.; Mertens, A. (2016): Branch Energy Balancing with a Generalised Control Concept for Multilevel Topologies - Using the Example of the Modular Multilevel Converter ,  European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE’2016 ECCE-Europe), Karlsruhe, Germany, 05.-09. September 2016

Karwatzki, D.; Mertens, A. (2016): Control Approach for a Class of Modular Multilevel Converter Topologies, IEEE Energy Conversion Congress & Exposition (ECCE 2016), Milwaukee, USA

Koupeny, J.; Lücke, S.; Mertens, A. (2016): Extended Observer-Based Simultaneous Online Parameter Estimation of Inverter-Fed Squirrel-Cage Induction Machines Considering the Influence of Current and Speed Measurement Errors, 18th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'16 ECCE EUROPE), Karlsruhe, Germany, 5.-9. September 2016

Krone, T.; Dang Hung, L.; Jung, M.; Mertens, A. (2016): Advanced Condition Monitoring System Based on On-Line Semiconductor Loss Measurements, IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE 2016), Milwaukee, WI, USA, 18.-22. September 2016

Krone, T.; Dang Hung, L.; Jung, M.; Mertens, A. (2016): On-Line Semiconductor Switching Loss Measurement System for an Advanced Condition Monitoring Concept, 18th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'16-ECCE Europe), Karlsruhe, Germany, 5.-9. September 2016

Krone, T.; Mertens, A. (2016): DC Link RMS Current Estimation in Systems with Several Converters Connected to a Shared DC Link with Distributed Capacitors, 18th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'16-ECCE Europe), Karlsruhe, Germany, 5.-9. September 2016

Krone, T.; Xu, C.; Mertens, A. (2016): Fast and Easily Implementable Detection Circuits for Short-Circuits of Power Semiconductors, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2016.2618785

Krupp, H.; Mertens, A. (2016): Semi-Analytical Loss Model for Rotary Transformers; European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE’2016 ECCE-Europe), Karlsruhe, Germany, 05.-09. September 2016

Kucka, J.; Karwatzki, D.; Mertens, A. (2016): AC/AC Modular Multilevel Converters in Wind Energy Applications: Design Considerations, European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE’2016 ECCE-Europe), Karlsruhe, Germany, 5.-9. September 2016

Kucka, J.; Mertens, A. (2016): Control for Quasi Two-Level PWM Operation of Modular Multilevel Converter, IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE), Santa Clara, USA

Lücke, S.; Koupeny, J.; Mertens, A. (2016): Induction Machine Speed Tracking Based on Rotor Slot Harmonics Using a Modified PLL Approach , 18th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'16 ECCE EUROPE), Karlsruhe, Germany, 5.-9. September 2016

Mertens, A.; Kucka, J. (2016): Quasi Two-Level PWM Operation of an MMC Phase Leg With Reduced Module Capacitance,  Power Electronics, IEEE Transactions on , vol.21, no.10, pp.6765-6769

Mertens, A.; Steinbrink, J. (2016): Generator-Umrichter-Prüfstand zur Untersuchung elektrischer Energiewandler in Antriebssträngen, ETG Mitgliederinformationen 2/2016, pp. 4-5

Morisse,M.; Bartschat, A.; Wenske, J. ; Mertens, A. (2016): Dependency of the Lifetime Estimation of Power Modules in Fully Rated Wind Turbine Converters on the Modelling Depth of the Overall System, 18th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'16-ECCE Europe), Karlsruhe, Germany, 5.-9. September 2016

Morisse,M.; Bartschat, A.; Wenske, J. ; Mertens, A. (2016): Converter Lifetime Assessment for Doubly-Fed Induction Generators Considering Derating Control Strategies at Low Rotor Frequencies, TORQUE 2016, München, Germany, 5.-7. Oktober 2016

Movagharnejad, H.; Mertens, A. (2016): Design Optimization of Various Contactless Power Transformer Topologies for Wireless Charging of Electric Vehicles, European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE’2016 ECCE-Europe), Karlsruhe, Germany, 5.-9. September

Müller-Deile, F.; Heseding, H.; Ponick, B.; Mertens, A. (2016): Bezahlbare elektrische Reichweite durch Modularität,Deutsches Ingenieurblatt 5-2016, pp. 54-60

Narjes, G.; Müller, J.; Kauth, F.; Seume, J.; Mertens, A.; Ponick, B. (2016): Design Considerations for an Electrical Machine Propelling a Direct Driven Turbo Compressor for Use in Active High-Lift Systems, International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship propulsion and Road vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference, Toulouse, Frankreich, 02.-04. November 2016

Oelkers, F., Weber, B., Mertens, A. (2016): Oversampling Based Approach for Open Circuit Fault Detection in PMSM Drive Systems, European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE’2016 ECCE-Europe), Karlsruhe, Germany, 5.-9. September 2016

Sommer, C.; Kortazar, I.; Larrazabal, I.; Mertens, A. (2016): Analytical Investigation of the Three-Phase Single Active Bridge for Offshore Applications ,  18th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'16 ECCE Europe)

Ullrich, B.; Mertens, A. (2016): Temperature estimation for wire bondings in power semiconductor devices, European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE’2016 ECCE-Europe), Karlsruhe, Germany, 05.-09. September 2016

von Hofen, M.; Karwatzki, D.; Baruschka, L.; Mertens, A. (2016): Hybrid offshore HVDC converter with diode rectifier and Modular Multilevel Converter, 2016 IEEE 7th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (PEDG), Vancouver, BC, 2016, pp. 1-7.

Weber, B.; Brandt, T.; Mertens, A. (2016): Compensation of switching dead-time effects in voltage-fed PWM inverters using FPGA-based current oversampling,  Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC)

Zulk, S.; Köneke, T.; Mertens, A. (2016): Analytical Modeling of Plate Fin Heat Sinks for Natural Convection Cooling in Power Electronics, IEEE 13th Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC), Hangzhou, China, 17-.-20. Oktober 2016

Dietz, R., Mertens, A.  (2015): Extended Power Control for Distributed Generation Units,  17th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'15 ECCE EUROPE), Geneva, Switzerland, 8.-10. September 2015, pp. 1-9

Dörbaum, M.; Tappe, S.; Kotlarski, J.; Ortmaier, T. ; Mertens, A.; Ponick, B. (2015): Simulation and Measurement on a Novel Electromagnetic Tilting Actuator,  VDI Mechatroniktagung 2015, Dortmund, Germany, 12.-13. März 2015

Dörbaum, M.; Weber, S.; Strempel, J.; Winkel, T.; Mertens, A.; Ponick, B. (2015): Comparison of two alternative power supply strategies for an electromagnetic tilting actuator,  Innovative Small Drives and Micro-Motor Systems (IKMT), 10. ETG/GMM-Fachtagung, Koeln, Germany, 14.-15. September 2015, pp. 71-76

Kaczorowski, D.; Michalak, B.; Mertens, A.  (2015): A Novel Thermal Management Algorithm for Improved Lifetime and Overload Capabilities of Traction Converters,  17th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'15 ECCE EUROPE), Geneva, Switzerland, 8.-10. September 2015, pp. 1-10

Karwatzki, D.; Baruschka, L.; Kucka, J.; Mertens, A. (2015): Current Control and Branch Energy Balancing of the Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter ,  IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Montreal, Kanada, 20.-24, September 2015

Karwatzki, D.; Baruschka, L.; Mertens, A. (2015): Survey on the Hexverter topology — A modular multilevel AC/AC converter,  9th International Conference on Power Electronics and ECCE Asia (ICPE-ECCE Asia), Seoul, Korea, 1.-5. Juni 2015, pp.1075-1082

Koupeny, J.; Lücke, S.; Mertens, A. (2015): Observer-Based Online Parameter Estimation of Squirrel-Cage Induction Machines Based on the Gradient Descent Method,  17th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'15 ECCE EUROPE), Geneva, Switzerland, 8.-10. September 2015, pp. 1-10

Koupeny, J.; Siebrecht, M.; Lücke, S.; Mertens, A. (2015): Observer-Based Online Parameter Estimation of Doubly Fed Induction Generators Based on the Gradient Descent Method,  International ETG Congress 2015 - die Energiewende, Bonn, Germany, 17.-18. November 2015

Krone, T.; Xu, C.; Mertens, A. (2015): Fast and Easily Implementable Detection Circuits for Short-Circuits of Power Semiconductors,  IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Montreal, Kanada, 20.-24, September 2015, pp. 2715-2722

Krupp, H., Mertens, A. (2015): Rotary Transformer Design for Brushless Electrically Excited Synchronous Machines,  IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC 2015), Montreal, Kanada, 19.-22. Oktober 2015, pp. 1-6

Kucka, J.; Karwatzki, D.; Baruschka, L.; Mertens, A. (2015): Improved Modular Multilevel Converter Topology with Magnetically Coupled Branch Inductors,  IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Montreal, Kanada, 20.-24, September 2015, pp. 3593-3600

Kucka, J.; Karwatzki, D.; Mertens, A. (2015): Optimised Operating Range of Modular Multilevel Converters for AC/AC Conversion with Failed Modules,  European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE’2015 ECCE-Europe), Geneva, Switzerland

Oelkers, F.; Krone, T.; Rosen, A.; Mertens, A. (2015): Implementation and Test of a Fault-Tolerant Wheel Hub Drive System for an Electric Vehicle,  IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC 2015), Montreal, Kanada, 19.-22. Oktober 2015, pp. 1-6

Oelkers, F.; Rosen, A.; Mertens, A. (2015): Model-based Approach for Sensor Fault-tolerant Drive Systems,  17th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'15 ECCE EUROPE), Geneva, Switzerland, 8.-10. September 2015, pp. 1-10

Rosen, A,; Groninger, M.; Mertens, A. (2015): Modeling and optimized control of fault-tolerant H-bridge fed multiphase drives,  17th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'15 ECCE EUROPE), Geneva, Switzerland, 8.-10. September 2015, pp. 1-6

S.H. Teichel, M. Dörbaum, O. Misir, A. Merkert, A. Mertens, J.R. Seume, B. Ponick (2015): Design considerations for the components of electrically powered active high-lift systems in civil aircraft,  CEAS Aeronautical Journal, Volume 6, Number 1, pp. 49-67

Tappe, S.; Dörbaum, M.; Mertens, A.; Ponick, B.; Kotlarski, J.; Ortmaier, T. (2015): The Kinematic Synthesis of a Spatial, Hyper-Redundant System based on Binary Electromagnetic Actuators,  6th International Conference on Automation, Robotics and Applications (ICARA 2015), Queenstown, New Zealand,17.-19. Februar 2015, pp. 211-216

Weber, B.; Wiedmann, K.; Mertens, A. (2015): Increased Signal-to-noise Ratio of sensorless control using current oversampling,  9th International Conference on Power Electronics and ECCE Asia (ICPE-ECCE Asia), Seoul, Korea, 1.-5. Juni 2015, pp. 1129-1134

Zhang, M.; Fraeger, C.; Mertens, A. (2015): Control and Dynamic Behavior of the Doublegenerator System for Hydraulic Power Plants,  Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (PEDG), 2015 IEEE 6th International Symposium on, Aachen, Germany, 22.-25. Juni 2015, pp. 1-7

Zhang, M.; Fraeger, C.; Mertens, A. (2015): Control and Modeling of a Novel Speed Variable Generator System for Hydroelectric Power Plants,  International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management (PCIM Europe), Nürnberg, Germany, pp. 1-10

Zulk, S.; Mertens, A. (2015): Characterization of Dead Time Effects for Common-Mode-Reducing Modulation Methods,  IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC 2015), Montreal, Kanada, 19.-22. Oktober 2015, pp. 1-6

A. Merkert, T. Krone, A. Mertens (2014): Characterization and Scalable Modeling of Power Semiconductors for Optimized Design of Traction Inverters with Si- and SiC-Devices,  Power Electronics, IEEE Transactions on , vol.29, no.5, pp.2238,2245

C. Sommer, A. Merkert, A. Mertens (2014): A New Control Method for Minimizing the DC-Link Capacitor Current of HEV Inverter Systems,  IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE 2014), Pittsburgh (PA), USA, 14.-18. September 2014, pp.1188-1193

D. Karwatzki, L. Baruschka, J. Kucka, M. von Hofen, A. Mertens (2014): Improved Hexverter Topology with Magnetically Coupled Branch Inductors,  EPE European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, (EPE 2014), Lapeenranta, Finnland, pp. 1-10

D. Karwatzki, L. Baruschka, M. von Hofen, A. Mertens (2014): Branch Energy Control for the Modular Multilevel Converter Hexverter,  Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE 2014), Pittsburgh, PA, USA, pp.1613-1622

D. Karwatzki, L. Baruschka, M. von Hofen, A. Mertens (2014): Optimised Operation Mode for the Hexverter Topology Based on Adjacent Compensating Power,  Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE 2014), Pittsburgh, PA, USA, pp. 5399-5406

D. Karwatzki, M. von Hofen, L. Baruschka, A. Mertens (2014): Operation of Modular Multilevel Matrix Converters with Failed Branches,  40th Annual Conference of IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IECON 2014), Dallas, TX, USA, pp. 1650-1656

F. Fuchs and A. Mertens (2014): Prediction and Avoidance of Grid-Connected Converter's Instability caused by Wind Park Typical, Load-Varying Grid Resonance,  Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), IEEE 14-18 Sept., Pittsburgh, PA, USA, pp. 2633-2640

F. Fuchs, R. Dietz, S. Garske, T. Breithaupt, A. Mertens, L. Hofmann (2014): Challenges of grid integration of distributed generation in the interdisciplinary research project Smart Nord,  IEEE 5th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (PEDG), pp. 1-7

Kock, A.; Gröninger, M.; Mertens, A. (2014): Modeling and Optimized Control of Fault-tolerant Drive Topologies for Electric Vehicle Applications,  XXIst International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM), Berlin, Germany, 2.-5. September 2014, pp. 2372-2379

Koupeny, J.; Mertens, A. (2014): Offline and Online Parameter Estimation of Controlled Electric Drives,  Symposium with the Institute of Thermomechanics of the Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic, Sept. 2014

L. Baruschka, D. Karwatzki, M. von Hofen, A. Mertens (2014): A New Modular Multilevel AC/DC Converter Topology Applied to a Modular Multilevel DC/DC Converter,  EPE European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, (EPE 2014), Lapeenranta, Finnland, pp. 1-10

L. Baruschka, D. Karwatzki, M. von Hofen, A. Mertens (2014): Low-speed Drive Operation of the Modular Multilevel Converter Hexverter Down to Zero Frequency,  Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE 2014), Pittsburgh, PA, USA, pp. 5407-5414

M. Blank, M. Calabria, R. Dietz, F. Fuchs, T. Klingenberg, S. Lehnhoff, A. Mertens, W. Schumacher (2014): Agentenbasierte Vorhaltung und Erbringung von Primärregelleistung,  Automatisierungstechnik 2014, vol. 62, no. 5, pp. 347-363

R. Meyer, A. Zlotnik, A. Mertens (2014): Fault Ride-Through Control of Medium-Voltage Converters With LCL Filter in Distributed Generation Systems,  IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 50, no. 5, 2014, pp. 3448-3456

T. Krone, T. Koneke, A. Mertens (2014): System design for junction temperatures up to 200°C,  16th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'14-ECCE Europe), Lappeenranta, Finland, 26.-28. August 2014, pp. 2238-2245

Weber, S.; Merkert, A.; Mertens, A. (2014): Gate driver for safe operation of depletion mode SiC JFETs,  IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE 2014), Pittsburgh (PA), USA, 14.-18. September 2014, pp. 5716-5722

Baruschka, L.; Mertens, A. (2013): A New Three-Phase AC/AC Modular Multilevel Converter With Six Branches in Hexagonal Configuration ,  IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 49

Busse, C,; Daur, P.-C.; Mertens, A.; Werner, T. (2013): Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Bestimmung einer Sperrschichttemperatur eines Halbleiterbauelements,  DE102012006009A1

Dang L.; Kuhn H.; Mertens, A. (2013): Digital Adaptive Driving Strategies for High-Voltage IGBTs,  IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Volume 49, Nr. 4

Fuchs, F.; Pham, D.V.; Mertens, A (2013): Einfluss der Netzimpedanz auf die Dynamik der netzseitigen Stromregelung am Beispiel einer Windenergieanlage,  ETG Kongress, Berlin

Fuchs, F.; Pham, D.V.; Mertens, A. (2013): Stabilität der Stromregelung eines Netzpulsstromrichters für Vollumrichterwindenergieanlagen in Abhängigkeit der Windparkkonfiguration,  ETG Kongress

Fuchs, F; Pham, D.V.; Mertens, A. (2013): Analysis of Grid Current Control in Consideration of Voltage Feedforward and Cable Capacitance Demonstrated on a Fully Sized Wind Turbine Installed in a Wind Park,  IEEE Energy Conversion Congress & Expo, Denver, Colorado, USA

Hofen, M. v.; Baruschka, L.; Karwatzki, D.; Mertens, A. (2013): Comparison of Modular Multilevel Converters for the Grid Connection of Large-Scale Wind Turbines,  Wind Integration Workshop, London

Karimi, R.; Koeneke T.; Kaczorowski, D.; Werner, T.; Mertens, A. (2013): Low Voltage and High Power DC-AC Inverter Topologies for Electric Vehicles,  ECCE 2013, Denver, Colorado, USA

Koupeny, J.; Bresemann, D.; Orsini, C.; Mertens, A.; Ponick, B.; Seume, J. (2013): Steigerung der Energieeffizienz durch intelligente Nutzung elektrischer Antriebssysteme,  ETG Kongress, Berlin

Meyer, R.; Zlotnik, A.; Mertens, A. (2013): Fault Ride Through Control of Medium-Voltage Converters with LCL Filter in Distributed Generation Systems,  IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Denver, CO, United States

Wöhrmann, M.; Dörbaum, M.; Ponick, B.; Mertens, A. (2013): Design of a Fully Actuated Electromagnetic Bending Actuator for Endoscopic Applications,  9. GMM/ETG-Fachtagung Innovative Small Drives and Micro-Motor Systems (IKMT), Nuremberg, pp. 152-157

A. Mertens, F. Fuchs, L. Baruschka (2012): Wandler im Meerespuls,  Erneuerbare Energien, 07/2012

Fuchs, F.; Mertens, A. (2012): Dynamic modeling of a 2 MW wind turbine for converter issues : part 1,  Power Electronics and Motion Control (EPE PEMC 2011 ECCE Europe), Proceedings of the 2012-15th International Conference and Expositon on, Novi Sad, Serbia

Ganesan, V., Wiedmann, K., Janssen, G., Ponick, B., Mertens, A. (2012): Development of Drive Systems Based on Electromagnetic Microactuators,  Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions on , vol.59, no.3, pp.1409-1417, March 2012

Merkert, A.; Krone, T.; Mertens, A. (2012): Characterization and Scalable Modelling of Power Semiconductors for Optimized Design of Traction Inverters with Si- and SiC-Devices,  IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC 2012), Seoul, Korea

Mertens, A.; Ponick, B.; Tegeler, S.; Wiedmann, K. (2012): Biegeaktor und Endoskop mit einem Biegeaktor,  DE102010012417B4

Meyer, R.; Mertens, A. (2012): Design of LCL Filters in Consideration of Parameter Variations for Grid-Connected Converters,  IEEE Energy Conversion Congress & Exposition (ECCE), Raleigh, NC, USA

Meyer, R.; Mertens, A. (2012): Design and Optimization of LCL Filters for Grid-Connected Converters,  15th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference (EPE-PEMC ECCE Europe), Novi Sad, Serbia

Sonnenschein, M.; Appelrath, H.-J.; Hofmann, L.; Kurrat, M.; Lehnhoff, S.; Mayer, C.; Mertens, A.; Uslar, M.; Nieße, A.; Tröschel, M. (2012): Dezentrale und selbstorganisierte Koordination in Smart Grids ,  VDE-Kongress 2012 Smart Grid Intelligente Energieversorgung der Zukunft

Wiedmann, K; Mertens, A (2012): Self-Sensing Control of PM Synchronous Machines for the Entire Speed Range with Reduced Computational Effort based on a Novel MRAS Approach,  Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2012), 6th IET International Conference on

Wiedmann, K; Mertens, A (2012): Novel MRAS Approach for Online Identification of Key Parameters for Self-Sensing Control of PM Synchronous Machines,  15th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference, EPE-PEMC 2012 ECCE Europe

Wiedmann, K; Mertens, A (2012): Self-Sensing Control of PM Synchronous Machines Including Online System Identification Based on a Novel MRAS Approach,  3rd IEEE International Symposium on Sensorless Control for Electrical Drives (SLED 2012), Milwaukee, WI

A. Kampker, T. Vogels, C. Nowacki, Rainer Schmidt, M. Harding, Dirk Uwe Sauer, Madeleine Ecker, B. Ponick, A. Brune, Axel Mertens, B. Ullrich (2011): E-Antrieb.Net: Development- and production environment for electric drive trains in a SME focused network (Megatrend: electro mobility),  1. WGPJahreskongress, Berlin

Baruschka, L.: Mertens, A. (2011): A New 3-Phase Direct Modular Multilevel Converter, EPE European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications,  (EPE 2011), Birmingham, UK, 2011

Baruschka, L.; Mertens, A. (2011): Transformatorloser Direktumrichter,  DE102010013862A1

Baruschka, L.; Mertens, A. (2011): Comparison of Cascaded H-Bridge and Modular Multilevel Converters for BESS Application,  IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE 2011), Phoenix, AZ, USA

Baruschka, L.; Mertens, A. (2011): Untersuchung Modularer Multilevel-Topologien zur Netzanbindung von Batteriespeichern,  ETG-Kongress 2011, Würzburg

Baruschka, L.; Mertens, A. (2011): Comparison of Cascaded H-Bridge Converters and Modular Multilevel Converters for the use in Medium Voltage Grid Connected Battery Energy Storage Systems,  The 21st International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2011), Frankfurt/Main

Baruschka, L.; Mertens, A. (2011): A New 3-Phase AC/AC Modular Multilevel Converter with Six Branches in Hexagonal Configuration,  IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE 2011), Phoenix, AZ, USA

Büttgenbach, S.; Burisch, A.; Hesselbach, J. (Eds.) (2011): Design and Manufacturing of Active Microsystems Series: Microtechnology and MEMS,  Design and Manufacturing of Active Microsystems Series: Microtechnology and MEMS, 1st Edition

Dang, L.; Kuhn, H.; Mertens, A. (2011): Digital Adaptive Driving Strategies for High-Voltage IGBTs,  IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, (ECCE 2011), Phoenix, AZ, USA

Fuchs,F.; Mertens, A. (2011): Steady State Lifetime Estimation of the Power Semiconductors in the Rotor Side Converter of a 2 MW DFIG Wind Turbine via Power Cycling Capability Analysis,  14th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications 2011, EPE 2011, September 2011, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Janssen, G., Wiedmann, K., M. v. Hofen, Mertens, A., Ponick, B. (2011): Entwicklung von Antriebssystemen basierend auf elektromagnetische Mikromotoren,  Kolloquium Mikroproduktion und Abschlusskolloquium SFB 499, 11.-12. Oktober 2011 in Karlsruhe

Köneke T., Mertens A., Domes D., Kanschat P (2011): Highly Efficient 12kVA Inverter with Natural Convection Cooling Using SiC Switches,  PCIM Europe 2011, Nuremberg, Germany

Meyer, R.; Mertens, A. (2011): Auslegung eines LCL Filters für Umrichter mit niedriger Schaltfrequenz in dezentralen Erzeugungsanlagen,  ETG Kongress 2011, Würzburg

Averberg, A.; Tran, H. N. ; Nguyen, C. Q. ; Mertens A. (2010): Two-Stage Interleaved Power Conditioner for Connecting a 5 kW el. SOFC with a 750 V DC Link ,  The 2010 International Power Electronics Conference - ECCE Asia (IPEC 2010), Sapporo, Japan

Köneke, T.; Merkert, A.; Mertens, A. (2010): System based optimization of the chip size and the thermal path for Si and SiC semiconductors ,  6th International Conference on Integrated Power Electronic Systems, Nürnberg

Rüger, Schnick, Mertens, Mathis (2010): Novel PWM Modulation Strategy for 3-phase Inverters with Reduced Distortion at Low Switching Frequency,  IECON 2010, Phoenix, Arizona (USA)

Averberg, A.; Meyer, K.R.; Mertens, A. (2009): Design Considerations of a Current-fed DC-DC Converter with High Voltage Gain for Fuel Cell Applications,,  EPE European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE 2009), Barcelona, Spain, 2009

Kuhn, H.; Mertens, A. (2009): On-line Junction Temperature Measurement of IGBTs based on Temperature Sensitive Electrical Parameters,,  EPE 13th European Conference on Power Elektronics and Applications (EPE2009), Barcelona, Spain, 08.-10.09.2009

Laczynski,T.; Mertens,A. (2009): Predictive Stator Current Control for Medium Voltage Drives With LC Filters,  IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER ELECTRONICS, VOL. 24, NO. 11, NOVEMBER 2009, pages (2427-2435)

Mertens, A.; Neeser, G. (2009): Verfahren zum Erkennen eines Störfalles "Rotating Stall" bei einem umrichtergespeisten Verdichter,  DE102007035712B4

Waldschik, A.; Feldmann, M.; Wiedmann, K.; Janssen, G.; Ponick, B.; Mertens, A.; Büttgenbach, S. (2009): Funktionelle Komponenten für einen linearen Reluktanzschrittmotor,,  Mikrosystemtechnik-Kongress 2009, Berlin, 2009

Wiedmann, K.; Mertens, A. (2009): Analysis and comparison of sensorless control methods for permanent magnet machine drives at low speed,,  Acta Technica, Institute of Thermomechanics AS CR, v. v. i. Dolejškova 5, 182 00 Praha 8, Czech republic

Wiedmann, K.; Wallrapp, F.; Mertens, A. (2009): Analysis of Inverter Nonlinearity Effects on Sensorless Control for Permanent Magnet Machine Drives based on High-Frequency Signal Injection,,  EPE European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE 2009), Barcelona, Spain, 2009

Averberg, A.; Mertens, A. (2008): Characteristics of the Single Active Bridge Converter with Voltage Doubler

Averberg, A.; Meyer, K.R.; Mertens, A. (2008): Current-fed Full Bridge Converter for Fuel Cell Systems

Averberg, A.; Meyer, K.R.; Nguyen, C.Q., Mertens, A. (2008): A Survey of Converter Topologies for Fuel Cells in the kW Range

Demmig, S.; Gehrking, R.; Hahn, M.; Wiedmann, K.; Ponick, B.; Gatzen, H.-H.; Mertens, A. (2008): Technical progress in designing and controlling of active microsystems,  , Volume 14, Number 12, November 2008, Springer Berlin / Heidelberg

Kuhn, H. ; Mertens, A.; Rüger, N. (2008): Mehrstufiger Spannungsumrichter und Verfahren zu Ansteuerung hierzu,  DE102007014597A1

Kuhn, H.; Koneke, T.; Mertens, A. (2008): Potential of digital gate units in high power applications ,  IEEE Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference (EPE-PEMC 2008), Poznan, Poland, 2008, page(s): 1458-1464

Kuhn, H.; Köneke, T.; Mertens, A. (2008): Considerations for a Digital Gate Unit in High Power Applications

Laczynski, T.; Mertens, A. (2008): Predictive stator current control for three-level voltage-source inverters with output LC-filters;,  EPE-PEMC 2008, Poznan, Polen, Page(s):569-575

Laczynski, T.; Werner, T.; Mertens, A. (2008): Modulation Error Control for Medium Voltage Drives with LC-Filters and Synchronous Optimal Pulse Width Modulation,  IAS 2008, Edmonton, Kanada, Page(s): 1-7

Laczynski, T.; Werner, T.; Mertens, A. (2008): Modulationsfehlerregelung für Mittelspannungsantriebe mit LC-Filtern und offline optimierter Pulsdauermodulation

Laczynski, T.; Werner, T.; Mertens, A. (2008): Energy-based modulation error control for high-power drives with output LC-filters and synchronous optimal pulse width modulation

Laczynski, T.; Werner, T.; Mertens, A. (2008): Active Damping of LC-Filters for High Power Drives using Synchronous Optimal Pulsewidth Modulation

Mertens, A.; Neeser, G. (2008): Ausgangsfilter für einen gepulsten Stromrichter,  DE102005019215B4

Rüger, N.E.; Schnick, O.; Mathis, W.; Mertens, A. (2008): New Modulation Strategy with Low Switching Frequency and Minimum Baseband Distortion

Schnick, O. ; Rüger, N. E. ; Mertens, A. ; Mathis, W. (2008): New Modulation Strategy for Controlled Power Electronic Applications with Low Switching Frequencies

Averberg, A.; Mertens, A. (2007): Design Considerations of a Voltage-fed Full Bridge DC-DC Converter with High Voltage Gain for Fuel Cell Applications

Averberg, A.; Mertens, A. (2007): Analysis of a Voltage-fed Full Bridge DC-DC Converter in Fuel Cell Systems

Demmig, S.; Gehrking R.; Wiedmann, K.; Ponick, B.; Mertens A. (2007): Positionsregelung eines elektromagnetischen Mikrolinearmotors

Demmig, S.; Gehrking, R.; Ponick, B.; Mertens, A.; Wiedmann, K. (2007): Positionsregelung eines elektromagnetischen Mikrolinearaktors,  GMM-Fachbericht 54: Innovative Klein- und Mikroantriebstechnik, VDE-Verlag, Berlin und Offenbach, pp. 117-122

Demmig, S.; Gehrking, R.; Wiedmann, K.; Mertens, A.; Ponick, B. (2007): Design and Control of a Micro Linear Motor with Integrated Magnetic Guidance

Dempewolf, K.-H.; Getschmann, T.; Rüger, N.E.; Ganesan, V.A.; Mertens, A.; Ponick, B. (2007): Transiente Simulation eines Antriebssystems zur Bestimmung der frequenzabhängigen Verluste in schnelllaufenden permanentmagneterregten Synchronmaschinen

Gehrking, R.; Demmig, S.; Mertens, A.; Ponick, B. (2007): Investigations on a Micro Linear Stepping Motor Supplied by a DC-DC Converter

Klug, R.-D.; Mertens, A. (2007): Hybrides Filter,  DE102006009046A1

Kuhn, H.; Rüger, N.E.; Mertens, A. (2007): Control Strategy for Multilevel Inverter with Non-ideal DC Sources

Laczynski, T.; Mertens, A. (2007): Predictive Current Controller for Inverter Fed Medium Voltage Drives with LC Filter,  PEDS 2007, Bangkok, Thailand, Page(s): 1496-1501

Laczynski, T.; Mertens, A. (2007): New Current Controller for Inverter Fed Medium Voltage Drives with LC Filter

Rüger, N.E.; Kuhn, H.; Mertens, A. (2007): Harmonic Distortion of Multicarrier PWM Strategies in Cascaded Multilevel Converters with Unequal DC Sources

Wiedmann, K; Demmig, S.; Mertens, A. (2007): Modified Sliding Mode Controller for Positioning of Micro Linear Motors

Kahlen, K.; Mertens, A; Schierling, H. (2006): Antriebssystem,  DE102005004141A1

Mertens, A. (2006): Innovationen und Trends der Leistungselektronik

Mertens, A; Neeser, G. (2006): Verfahren zum Betrieb eines stromrichtergespeisten Verdichters,  DE102004060206B3

Pöhler, S.; Mertens, A.; Sommer, R. (2006): Optimisation of Output Filters for Inverter Fed Drives

Demmig, S.; Gehrking, R.; Mertens, A.; Ponick, B. (2005): Simulation of the magnetic and dynamical characteristics of micro linear motors

Mertens, A.; Ganesan, V. (2005): Three-Phase Sigma-Delta Modulation using Zero-Sequencs Components

Klug, R.-D.; Mertens, A. (2003): Reliability of Megawatt Drive Concepts

Mertens, A.; Sommer, R.; Schmitt, B.P. (2001): “Retrofit of fixed speed induction motors with medium voltage drive converters using NPC three-level inverter high-voltage IGBT based topology

Mertens, A.; Sommer, R.; Brunotte, C. (2000): Applications of Medium Voltage Drives with IGBT Three-Level Inverters

Sommer, R.; Mertens, A.; Brunotte, C.; Trauth, G. (2000): Medium Voltage Drive System with NPC Three-Level Inverter using IGBTs

Sommer, R.; Mertens, A.; Klaassen, N. (2000): Three-level Medium Voltage Inverter using IGBTs

Mertens, A.; Bruckmann, M.; Sommer, R. (1999): Medium Voltage Inverter using High Voltage IGBTs

Sommer, R.; Mertens, A.; Griggs, M.; Conraths, H.-J.; Bruckmann, M.; Greif, T. (1999): New Medium Voltage Drive Systems using Three-Level Neutral Point Clamped Inverter with High Voltage IGBT

Eckardt D.; Mertens A. (1998): Integrierender Analog-Digital-Umsetzer,  EP000000675604B1

Mertens, A.; Eckardt, D. (1998): Voltage and Current Sensing in Power Electronic Converters using Sigma-Delta A/D Conversion

Bakran, M.-M.; Marquardt, R.; Mertens, A. (1997): Digitales Datenübertragungssystem,  DE000019548099A1

Bakran, M.; Marquardt, R.; Mertens, A.; Winternheimer, S. (1997): A Novel System for Current and Voltage Sensing in Traction Converters

Bruckmann M.; Mertebs A. (1997): Verlustarmer Leistungs-Wechselrichter,  DE000019536470A1

Mertens, A.; Eckardt, D. (1996): Voltage and Current Sensing in Power Electronic Converters using Sigma-Delta A/D Conversion

Mödl, S.; Mertens, A.; Eckardt, D.; Hauer, H. (1996): 14 bit Sigma Delta Modulator with Mulit Bit Feedback

Mertens, A. (1994): Performance Analysis of Three-Phase Inverters Controlled by Synchronous Delta-Modulation Systems

Mertens, A.; Skudelny, H.-Ch.; Caldeira, P.P.A.; Lipo, T. (1994): Characterization of GTO's under different Modes of Zero Current Switching

Mertens, A. (1992): Harmonic Distortion in Three-Phase Inverters Controlled by Synchronous Sigma-Delta-Modulation

Mertens, A. (1992): Analyse des Oberschwingungsverhaltens von taktsynchronen Delta- Modulationsverfahren zur Steuerung von Pulsstromrichtern bei hoher Taktzahl (Dissertationsschrift)

Mertens, A. (1992): Performance Analysis of Three Phase Inverters controlled by Synchronous Delta-Modulation Systems

Skudelny, H.-Ch.; Langer, J.-G.; Mertens, A.; Schülting, L. (1992): Resonanzstromrichter mit abschaltbaren Leistungshalbleitern

Skudelny, H.-Ch.; Mertens, A.; Langer, J.-G. (1992): Comparative Study of High Power Devices in Converter Circuits

Mertens, A. (1991): Design of a 20 kVA Resonant DC Link IGBT Inverter on the Base of Experimental Device Evaluation

Mertens, A.; Skudelny, H.-Ch. (1991): Switching Losses in a GTO Inverter for Induction Heating

Mertens, A.; Skudelny, H.-Ch. (1991): Calculations on the Spectral Performance of Discrete Pulse Modulation Strategies

Mertens, A.; Skudelny, H.-Ch.; Caldeira, P.; Lipo, T. A. (1991): Characterization of GTOs under different Modes of Zero Current Switching

Venkataramanan, G.; Mertens, A.; Skudelny, H.-Ch.; Grüning, H. (1991): Switching Characteristics of Field Controlled Thyristors

Mertens, A.; Divan, D.M. (1990): A High Frequency Resonant DC Link Inverter using IGBTs

Mertens, A.; Skudelny, H.-Ch. (1989): Operation and Control Requirements for a GTO used in a Parallel Resonant Inverter for Induction Heating

Mertens, A.; Skudelny, H.-Ch. (1989): Switching Losses in a GTO Inverter for Induction Heating