Abstract

This article introduces a symmetrical, high step-up, input-parallel output-serial (IPOS), dc–dc converter based on voltage multiplier (VM) cells and active clamp circuits to obtain a very high voltage conversion ratio. The VM using a switched capacitor and the coupled inductor makes high voltage gain achievable, which results in reduced voltage stress on power switches. Meanwhile, the IPOS structure also makes great improvements in the above aspects. Importantly, by incorporating active clamp circuits, not only voltage spikes caused by leakage inductance are restrained but also the clamped circuit plays a role in energy transfer to boost the gain. Especially, zero voltage switching for all switches can be obtained. Furthermore, the optimization control strategy is proposed to further improve the overall efficiency. A detailed mathematical analysis of the proposed converter is conducted for systematizing its design. Finally, a prototype of 768 W output power and the 480 V output voltage is implemented to verify the excellent performance of the proposed converter.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.