Optimal design methodology of zero-voltage-switching full-bridge pulse width modulated converter for server power supplies based on self-driven synchronous rectifier performance

In this paper, high-efficiency design methodology of a zero-voltage-switching full-bridge (ZVS-FB) pulse width modulation (PWM) converter for server-computer power supply is discussed based on self-driven synchronous rectifier (SR) performance. The design approach focuses on rectifier conduction loss on the secondary side because of high output current application. Various-number parallel-connected SRs are evaluated to reduce high conduction loss. For this approach, the reliability of gate control signals produced from a self-driver is analyzed in detail to determine whether the converter achieves high efficiency. A laboratory prototype that operates at 80 kHz and rated 1 kW/12 V is built for various-number parallel combination of SRs to verify the proposed theoretical analysis and evaluations. Measurement results show that the best efficiency of the converter is 95.16%. © 2016 KIPE

Analytical calculation of resonant inductance for zero voltage switching in phase-shifted full-bridge converters

The phase shift full bridge (PSFB) converter allows high efficiency power conversion at high frequencies through zero voltage switching (ZVS); the parasitic drain-to-source capacitance of the MOSFET is discharged by a resonant inductance before the switch is gated resulting in near zero turn-on switching losses. Typically, an extra inductance is added to the leakage inductance of a transformer to form the resonant inductance necessary to charge and discharge the parasitic capacitances of the PSFB converter. However, many PSFB models do not consider the effects of the magnetizing inductance or dead-time in selecting the resonant inductance required to achieve ZVS. The choice of resonant inductance is crucial to the ZVS operation of the PSFB converter. Incorrectly sized resonant inductance will not achieve ZVS or will limit the load regulation ability of the converter. This paper presents a unique and accurate equation for calculating the resonant inductance required to achieve ZVS over a wide load range incorporating the effects of the magnetizing inductance and dead-time. The derived equations are validated against PSPICE simulations of a PSFB converter and extensive hardware experimentations

Main aspects of high_frequency power convereter designing with high level of the load current

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Advanced Control Techniques for Efficiency and Power Density Improvement of a Three-Phase Microinverter

Inverters are widely used in photovoltaic (PV) based power generation systems. Most of these systems have been based on medium to high power string inverters. Microinverters are gaining popularity over their string inverter counterparts in PV based power generation systems due to maximized energy harvesting, high system reliability, modularity, and simple installation. They can be deployed on commercial buildings, residential rooftops, electric poles, etc and have a huge potential market. Emerging trend in power electronics is to increase power density and efficiency while reducing cost. A powerful tool to achieve these objectives is the development of an advanced control system for power electronics. In low power applications such as solar microinverters, increasing the switching frequency can reduce the size of passive components resulting in higher power density. However, switching losses and electromagnetic interference (EMI) may increase as a consequence of higher switching frequency. Soft switching techniques have been proposed to overcome these issues. This dissertation presents several innovative control techniques which are used to increase efficiency and power density while reducing cost. Dynamic dead time optimization and dual zone modulation techniques have been proposed in this dissertation to significantly improve the microinverter efficiency. In dynamic dead time optimization technique, pulse width modulation (PWM) dead times are dynamically adjusted as a function of load current to minimize MOSFET body diode conduction time which reduces power dissipation. This control method also improves total harmonic distortion (THD) of the inverter output current. To further improve the microinverter efficiency, a dual-zone modulation has been proposed which introduces one more soft-switching transition and lower inductor peak current compared to the other boundary conduction mode (BCM) modulation methods. In addition, an advanced DC link voltage control has been proposed to increase the microinverter power density. This concept minimizes the storage capacitance by allowing greater voltage ripple on the DC link. Therefore, the microinverter reliability can be significantly increased by replacing electrolytic capacitors with film capacitors. These control techniques can be readily implemented on any inverter, motor controller, or switching power amplifier. Since there is no circuit modification involved in implementation of these control techniques and can be easily added to existing controller firmware, it will be very attractive to any potential licensees

Efeitos do indutor ressonante não linear sobre o comportamento dos conversores quase-ressonantes com comutação sob tensão nula

Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Centro TecnologicoEste trabalho apresenta uma técnica para reduzir a sobretensão, aumentar a faixa de carga e reduzir a faixa de freqüência de chaveamento, nos Conversores Quase-Ressonantes, com comutação sob tensão nula. Esta técnica também é aplicada ao conversor em ponte completa modulado por largura de pulso, com comutação sob tensão nula, para aumentar sua faixa de carga. Esta técnica consiste na substituição do indutor ressonante linear por um indutor ressonante não linear. Inicialmente, esta técnica é aplicada ao Conversor BUCK quase-ressonante, com comutação sob tensão nula. É demonstrado, que com a substituição, do indutor ressonante linear pelo não linear, os objetivos propostos são alcançados. Um estudo da influência do indutor ressonante não linear, nos valores médios e eficazes, de tensão e corrente, é realizado. O comportamento da recuperação reversa, do diodo de roda livre, na presença do indutor ressonante não linear, é considerado. O estudo de outros conversores quase-ressonantes, com comutação sob tensão nula, com indutor ressonante não linear, é feito nos capítulos seguintes. A tentativa de trabalhar com o indutor ressonante não linear, com freqüência de chaveamento em 1MHz, é realizada com o Conversor em Meia Ponte quase-ressonante, com comutação sob tensão nula. O conversor em Ponte Completa modulado por largura de pulso, com comutação sobtensão nula, com indutor não linear, é analizado

Large space structures and systems in the space station era: A bibliography with indexes (supplement 05)

Bibliographies and abstracts are listed for 1363 reports, articles, and other documents introduced into the NASA scientific and technical information system between January 1, 1991 and July 31, 1992. Topics covered include technology development and mission design according to system, interactive analysis and design, structural and thermal analysis and design, structural concepts and control systems, electronics, advanced materials, assembly concepts, propulsion and solar power satellite systems