T his article presents a meth odology that allows the development of new con ver ter topologies for single input, multipleoutput (SIMO) from different basic configurations of singleinput, singleoutput dc-dc converters. These typolo gies have in common the use of only one powerswitching device, and they are all nonisolated converters. Sixteen different topologies are highlighted, and their main features are explained. The 16 typologies include nine two outputtype, five threeoutputtype, one fouroutputtype, and one sixoutputtype dc-dc converter configurations. In addition, an experimental prototype of a threeout puttype configuration with six different output voltages based on a singleended primary induc tance (SEPIC)Cukboost combination converter was developed, and the proposed de sign methodology for a basic converter combination was experimentally verified.
Old and New TechniquesToday, dc-dc power converters are becoming the main branch of power elec tronics. Recent reports indicate that dc-dc converters represent the largest
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