DC gain loss model and optimal choice of switching frequency and turns ratio for high gain, high power, phase modulated resonant transition converters
01 Dec 2016-pp 1-6
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors proposed a DC gain loss model for phase modulated full bridge resonant transition converters and analyzed the six intervals of operation of the converter with non-ideal parameters like winding resistance of the output filter inductor, on-state resistance of MOSFETs, resistance (R diode ) and forward voltage drop (V D ) of output rectifier diodes.
Abstract: The phase modulated full bridge resonant transition converters are widely used for high gain, high power applications. For such applications, the difference in the output voltage predicted from the lossless DC gain model and the actual output voltage is significant. Hence the DC gain loss model for this converters is proposed and analyzed in this paper. The six intervals of operation of the converter are analyzed with non-ideal parameters like winding resistance (R L ) of the output filter inductor, on-state resistance (R on ) of MOSFETs, resistance (R diode ) and forward voltage drop (V D ) of output rectifier diodes. The DC gain loss model is derived from the analysis of these intervals. The optimal choice of turns ratio and switching frequency based on the proposed DC gain loss mode is presented. The proposed DC gain loss model is validated in the simulations. The experimental prototype for 250 W is implemented, verifying the model and design presented in this paper.
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TL;DR: In this article, a phase modulated full bridge resonant transition converter (PMRTC) is used for high-gain, high-power applications, as PMRTC converters retain the qualitative nature of hard switched pulse-width modulation counterparts with additional damping, where $R_d$ is load, transformer turns ratio and frequency dependent.
Abstract: The phase modulated full bridge resonant transition converter (PMRTC) is commonly used for high-gain, high-power applications, as PMRTC converters retain the qualitative nature of hard switched pulse-width modulation counterparts with additional damping ( $R_d$ ), where $R_d$ is load, transformer turns ratio and frequency dependent. The PMRTC converter enables operation at a higher switching frequency due to the soft-switching nature, thereby achieving better power density. For battery fed high-power, high-gain applications, PMRTC exhibits a significant drop in the dc gain due to $R_d$ and other nonidealities, limiting the maximum frequency of operation. Thus, computing this drop and analyzing the effects of switching frequency becomes necessary in achieving the required steady-state dc gain. From the analysis, it is observed that, for a choice of switching frequency above $f_{s\;{\rm critical}}$ , the required steady-state dc gain is not achieved for any turns ratio. Hence, to increase the switching frequency of operation of a PMRTC converter, a two-transformer configuration is adapted and with this configuration, the dc gain loss model, power loss, and efficiency model and small-signal model are established. The design guidelines on the choice of switching frequency and transformer turns ratio based on the proposed models is described. The proposed models with the presented design guidelines are validated in simulations and hardware prototype for a 1 kW PMRTC converter.
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TL;DR: In this paper, an active soft switched phase-shifted full-bridge (PSFB) dc-dc converter is presented, which achieves soft switching for both main and auxiliary switches, without increasing the main device current/voltage rating.
Abstract: A novel active soft switched phase-shifted full-bridge (PSFB) dc-dc converter is presented in this paper. An auxiliary circuit is added to the pulse width modulation counterpart to achieve the soft switching. The proposed circuit achieves soft switching for both main and auxiliary switches, without increasing the main device current/voltage rating. The auxiliary circuit is gated appropriately in order to achieve zero voltage switching for lagging leg. Tapping in the primary winding of power transformer is added for the purpose of commutation. The proposed circuit is capable of operating at elevated switching frequencies of several hundreds of kilohertz in a range of line and load variations. Steady-state analysis and evaluation of losses for the proposed circuit is presented. Analytical models valid for steady state and dynamic performance are proposed. A 350-W, 100-kHz active soft switched PSFB dc-dc converter prototype is implemented. The proposed analytical models are validated experimentally on 350-W prototype. Experimental results verifying steady state and dynamic models are presented.
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