Abstract
In this paper, a discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) frequency control algorithm is proposed to reduce the input current ripple of a multi-phase interleaved boost converter. Unlike conventional variable duty and constant frequency control, the proposed algorithm controls the switching frequency to regulate the output voltage. By fixing the duty ratio at 1/N in the N-phase interleaved boost converter, the input current ripple can be minimized by ripple cancellation. Furthermore, the negative effects of the diode reverse recovery current are eliminated because of the DCM characteristic. A frequency controller is designed to employ the proposed algorithm considering the magnetic permeability change. The proposed algorithm is analyzed in the frequency domain and verified by a 600 W three-phase boost converter prototype that achieved 57% ripple current reduction.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 2307-2314 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 6 |
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| State | Published - Nov 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- DCM operation and fixed duty - frequency control
- Input current ripple reduction
- Interleaved boost converter