A DC-DC multilevel boost converter with reduced inductor-current

This article proposes a PWM-controlled dc-dc converter, similar to the traditional multilevel boost converter, which can achieve a high output voltage with low voltage devices, and their input current is non-pulsating. Compared to the multilevel boost converter and to other similar single-inductor s...

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Autores: Alejo-Reyes, Avelina, Mayo-Maldonado, Jonathan C., Valdez-Resendiz, Jesus E., Rosas-Caro, Julio C., Rodríguez-Vázquez, Alma N.
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2022
País:México
Institución:Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente
Repositorio:Repositorio Institucional del ITESO
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:rei.iteso.mx:11117/10829
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/11117/10829
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:DC-DC Power Converters
Multilevel Boost Converter
Power Electronics
PWM Converters
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Sumario:This article proposes a PWM-controlled dc-dc converter, similar to the traditional multilevel boost converter, which can achieve a high output voltage with low voltage devices, and their input current is non-pulsating. Compared to the multilevel boost converter and to other similar single-inductor single-transistor topologies, the inductor in the proposed converter drains a reduced amount of current compared to the input current (while maintaining a continuous input current), which results in reduced stored energy in the inductor for the same operating conditions and power rating. Theoretical analysis, simulation, and experimental results demonstrate the benefits of the proposed converter.