A New High Step-Up DC/DC Converter Structure by Using Coupled Inductor with Reduced Switch-Voltage Stress

Abstract

In this paper, a new high step-up DC/DC converter for renewable energy systems is proposed, which provides high voltage gain by using a coupled inductor without having to have high-duty cycle and high-turn ratio. Moreover, the voltage gain increased by using capacitors charging techniques. In the proposed converter, the energy of leakage inductors of the coupled inductor is recycled to the load. This feature not only reduces stress on main switch but also increases the converter efficiency. Also, due to the configuration of the proposed structure, the voltage stress on the main switch is significantly reduced. Since the stress is low in this topology, low voltage switch with small ON-state resistance value can be used to reduce the conduction losses. As a result, losses decrease and the efficiency increases. Meanwhile, the main switch is placed in series with the source and it can control the flow of energy from source to load. The operating principles and steady-state analysis of the proposed converter are discussed in details. Finally, the prototype circuit with 12 V input voltage, 300 V output voltage, and 60 W output power is operated to verify its performance.