Modeling and Control of a Multiphase Modular High-Frequency Converter/Inverter for Vehicle Applications

Abstract

This paper presents a novel control algorithm for a modular high-frequency converter. This control algorithm is designed to achieve an effective frequency higher than the switching frequency on the passive elements. As a result, the ripple on the output is suppressed, and smaller capacitors can be used. In this work, the modular high-frequency converter is modeled by equivalent boost converters. Based on the equivalent models a control algorithm is developed. The accuracy of the algorithm has been verified by simulation results using PLECS in the MATLAB/Simulink environment.