Abstract
The paper introduces a step-up multiple-input multi-stage dc-dc converter with a soft-switching for Photovoltaic (PV) applications. The proposed topology is constructed from series connection of switched capacitor circuits to minimize the effects of partial shading and mismatch between PV modules. A soft switching is achieved for the entire switches in the converter with no need for additional components. The applied technique utilizes the stray inductance of PCB traces to create a LC circuit so that the zero current switching is achieved for all switches. Moreover, the converter will take advantage of the superior features of Wideband gap devices in order to operate at high switching frequency. As a result, bulky capacitors in switched-capacitor circuits are significantly reduced, hence, small size multilayers ceramic capacitors with high temperature capability will be employed. Furthermore, with the lower losses and the higher temperature capability of Wideband gap devices, the thermal requirements will be reduced and with fast reverse recovery time, the snubber circuit are not required. Simulation results are presented, laboratory prototype is constructed, and experimental results are given at rated power to validate the feasibility of proposed dc-dc converter under soft switching operation.
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