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Novel concepts in high-frequency resonant power processing

Two new power conversion techniques, the constant-frequency zero-voltage-switching multiresonant-converter (CF ZVS-MRC) technique and the zero-voltage-switching technique that uses the magnetizing inductance of the power transformer as a resonant element {ZVS {L<sub>M</sub>)) are proposed. analyzed, and evaluated for high-frequency applications. In addition, a novel design optimization approach for resonant type converters is introduced.

Complete dc analysis of CF forward and half-bridge {HB) ZVS-MRCs are given, and the dc voltage-conversion-ratio characteristics for each of these two converters are derived. Graphic design procedures that maximize the efficiency and minimize current and voltage stresses are established. The design guidelines are verified on a 50 W CF forward ZVS-MRC operating with a switching frequency above 2 MHz, and on a 100 W HB ZVS-MRc operating with a switching frequency of 750 kHz.

The ZVS (LM) technique is developed to eliminate the need for a large, inefficient external resonant inductor in ZVS resonant converters. This new family of isolated converters can operate with zero-voltage-switching of the primary active switches only (quasi-resonant (QR) operation) or with soft-switching of all semiconductor devices (multi-resonant (MR) operation). Furthermore, variable and constant frequency operation of all topologies in this new family of dc/dc converters are possible.

A complete dc analysis of the HB ZVS-MRC (L<sub>M</sub>) is given, and the dc voltage-conversion-ratio characteristics are derived. Design guidelines are defined using the same graphic method employed in the design of CF ZVS-MRCs. Constant frequency implementation of the HB ZVS-MRC (L<sub>M</sub>) using controllable saturable inductors is also proposed.

Finally, a novel approach to evaluate and design resonant converters based on the minimization of reactive power is developed. / Ph. D.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:VTETD/oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/37885
Date22 May 2007
CreatorsFarrington, Richard W.
ContributorsElectrical Engineering, Lee, Fred C., Jovanovic, Milan M.
PublisherVirginia Tech
Source SetsVirginia Tech Theses and Dissertation
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeDissertation, Text
Formatxxi, 539 leaves, BTD, application/pdf, application/pdf
RightsIn Copyright, http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
RelationOCLC# 26554366, LD5655.V856_1992.F377.pdf

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