A bidirectional wide load range multiphase buck/boost converter for differential power processing

Dipanjan Das, Philip T. Krein

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Abstract

Series stacking of dc voltage domains to allow power delivery at higher voltages and lower currents has been explored for some time. Differential power processing (DPP) is an integral part of many such applications. DPP benefits from bidirectional converters to process the difference in currents between two consecutive stacked domains to regulate voltages of each domain. In this paper we discuss the importance of having DPP converters with low light load power loss. Then we develop a multiphase buck/boost converter with asymmetric current sharing between phases to achieve good efficiencies over a wide load range. A new light-load (variable frequency, discontinuous conduction mode) control is also developed to improve light load efficiency.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2017 IEEE 18th Workshop on Control and Modeling for Power Electronics, COMPEL 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509053261
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 18 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event18th IEEE Workshop on Control and Modeling for Power Electronics, COMPEL 2017 - Stanford, United States
Duration: Jul 9 2017Jul 12 2017

Publication series

Name2017 IEEE 18th Workshop on Control and Modeling for Power Electronics, COMPEL 2017

Other

Other18th IEEE Workshop on Control and Modeling for Power Electronics, COMPEL 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityStanford
Period7/9/177/12/17

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Control and Optimization
  • Modeling and Simulation

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