Single-ended resonant converters such as Class-E inverters have been widely considered as a potential topology for small- and medium-power wireless power transfer (WPT) applications, which feature compact circuits, low switching losses, and cost benefits, as they only use a low-side switch with a simple gate driver. However, there remains a practical challenge in the design of voltage stress, efficiency, and power density. In this paper, a single-ended resonant converter with a primary parallel resonant-matching network is investigated to absorb the bulky input-choke inductors of the Class-E inverters into the coil inductance. The analytical expressions for all the converter parameters are derived based on time-domain resonant waveforms, including: (1) analysis of critical zero-voltage switching (ZVS) conditions and (2) power transfer capabilities under the given maximum switch voltage stress. Furthermore, this paper elaborates on the design methodology of the proposed single-ended resonant converters, and an optimal operating point is chosen to ensure soft-switching operation and rated power. Finally, the accuracy of the proposed model is verified by simulation and experimental results.
Coupled inductors can effectively optimize the THD, loss, current ripple, and power density of multiphase interleaved totem-pole PFC converters. However, a coupled inductor will also worsen the zero-crossing distortion process. This paper first introduces the working principle of the interleaved totem-pole PFC converter with a coupled inductor based on a detailed analysis of modes, and then analyzes the influence on the zero-crossing process caused by the coupled inductor. To eliminate the zero-crossing distortion caused by the coupled inductor, an improved control strategy and its digital realization method of the totem-pole PFC converter is presented through the system model. Finally, the validity and correctness of the proposed circuit and control are verified in the 7.7 kW interleaved totem-pole PFC converter.
A coupled inductor can optimize the weight of a DC/DC converter while the performance characteristics are complicated. To reduce the influence of system fault and keep the stable operation of the coupled converter, a fault-tolerant strategy is proposed. Firstly, a mathematic model is obtained to compare the difference between a coupled converter and a normal converter. Then, an open-circuit fault process is analyzed for fault detection. To design a proper fault-tolerant control system, transfer functions in asymmetric conditions are analyzed, and the operation of the mode switching is optimized for better a transition process. Finally, the method is verified by simulation and experiment.
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