LLC resonant converter with wide input voltage and load range at fixed switching frequency

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kwang-Ho Yoon ◽  
Young-Jae Noh ◽  
Sopeak Phum ◽  
Saran Meas ◽  
Sang-Ho Jang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Input Voltage ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Resonant Converter ◽  
Load Range ◽  
Llc Resonant Converter

scholarly journals Dual Interleaved LLC Converter for High Power Applications and Wide Load Range

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 4-9
Author(s):  
Michal Frivaldsky ◽  
Jan Morgos ◽  
Andrej Kanovsky
Keyword(s):  
High Power ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Power Converter ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Resonant Converter ◽  
Load Range ◽  
High Switching Frequency ◽  
Llc Resonant Converter ◽  
Operational Range

Dual interleaved LLC resonant converter with half bridge topology of main circuit characterized by high switching frequency (500 kHz), high power density (60 W/inch3) and high efficiency (above 96 %) over entire operational range (20 %–100 %) is described. Focus was given on the practical design of power converter, which will be able to fulfil requirements on wide load range operation characterized by upcoming normative. Since proposed topology is based on dual interleaved LLC converter, the resonant component´s critical tolerance was also investigated to secure reliable and optimal operational point. Consequently, proposals for elimination of intolerance negative impact are also described. The results of theoretical analysis were verified directly through experimental measurements. Experimental results are finally compared with upcoming industrial standard 80 Plus Titanium.

scholarly journals A Wide Input Voltage And Output Load Range LLC Resonant Converter with Two Resonant Tanks

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 466-476 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kwang-Ho Yoon ◽  
Bong-Gun Chung ◽  
Sang-Ho Jang ◽  
Seung-Min Lee ◽  
Eun-Soo Kim
Keyword(s):  
Input Voltage ◽  
Resonant Converter ◽  
Load Range ◽  
Llc Resonant Converter ◽  
Output Load

scholarly journals A Si-FET-Based High Switching Frequency Three-Level LLC Resonant Converter

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (16) ◽  
pp. 3082
Author(s):  
Yang ◽  
Han
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Design ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Input Voltage ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Design Consideration ◽  
Resonant Converter ◽  
Switching Losses ◽  
High Switching Frequency ◽  
Llc Resonant Converter ◽  
Resonant Inductor

This paper highlights the proposed silicon field-effect transistor (Si-FET)-based high switching frequency three-level (TL) LLC resonant converter. It provides a detailed operational analysis of the converter; the multilevel (ML) organization of cells; voltage-balancing principles; current-balancing principles; loss comparison between Si-FETs and gallium-nitride (GaN)-FETs; and an optimal design consideration based on loss analysis. This analysis reveals that the switching losses of all power switches can be considerably reduced as the voltage across each switch can be set to half of the input voltage without an additional circuit or control strategy. Moreover, the current of each resonant inductor is automatically balanced by a proposed integrated magnetic (IM)-coupled inductor. Therefore, the operating frequency can be easily increased to near 1 MHz without applying high-performance switches. In addition, the resonant tanks of the converter can be a group of cells for multilevel operation, which indicates that the voltage across each switch is further reduced as more cells are added. Based on the results of the analysis, an optimal design consideration according to the resonant tank and switching frequency is discussed. The proposed converter was validated via a prototype converter with an input of 390 V, an output of 19.5 V/18 A, and a frequency of 1 MHz.

Investigation on Type-4 and Type-11 Mixed Topology of LLC Resonant Converter

2014 ◽  
Vol 960-961 ◽  
pp. 1254-1257
Author(s):  
Xiang Wu Yan ◽  
Lei Sun ◽  
Bo Zhang ◽  
Zheng Lv
Keyword(s):  
Topological Group ◽  
Resonant Frequency ◽  
Influence Factors ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Resonant Converter ◽  
Simulation Environment ◽  
Load Range ◽  
Small Fluctuation ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Llc Resonant Converter

LLC resonant converter can adjust the output for a wide range of source and load with a small fluctuation of switching frequency, so it is used widely. This paper introduces all arrangements of LLC topological group, then proposes a new topology which is consist of Type-4 and Type-11 that used widely,in this paper we also give its calculate method of resonant frequency. Lastly we get gain characteristics of the topologies in the PSpice simulation environment and analyse the influence factors on adjustment ability in certain load range .

scholarly journals Analysis of a Wide Voltage Hybrid Soft Switching Converter

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 473 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bor-Ren Lin ◽  
Yen-Chun Liu
Keyword(s):  
Power Conversion ◽  
Input Voltage ◽  
Soft Switching ◽  
Resonant Converter ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Load Range ◽  
Pwm Converter ◽  
Load Voltage ◽  
Zero Voltage Switching ◽  
Circulating Current

A hybrid PWM converter is proposed and investigated to realize the benefits of wide zero-voltage switching (ZVS) operation, wide voltage input operation, and low circulating current for direct current (DC) wind power conversion and solar PV power conversion applications. Compared to the drawbacks of high freewheeling current and hard switching operation of active devices at the lagging-leg of conventional full bridge PWM converter, a three-leg PWM converter is studied to have wide input-voltage operation (120–600 V). For low input-voltage condition (120–270 V), two-leg full bridge converter with lower transformer turns ratio is activated to control load voltage. For high input-voltage case (270–600 V), PWM converter with higher transformer turns ratio is operated to regulate load voltage. The LLC resonant converter is connecting to the lagging-leg switches in order to achieve wide load range of soft switching turn-on operation. The high conduction losses at the freewheeling state on conventional full bridge converter are overcome by connecting the output voltage of resonant converter to the output rectified terminal of full bridge converter. Hence, a 5:1 (600–120 V) hybrid converter is realized to have less circulating current loss, wide input-voltage operation and wide soft switching characteristics. An 800 W prototype is set up and tested to validate the converter effectiveness.

Univesal Design of LLC Resonant Converter with Fixed Switching Frequency

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiangtao Xu ◽  
Yun Wei ◽  
Xin Cheng ◽  
Hua Yang ◽  
Hongxiang Xue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Resonant Converter ◽  
Llc Resonant Converter

An 8kW LLC resonant converter in plasma power supply based on SiC power devices for efficiency improvement

Circuit World ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 181-188
Author(s):  
Zhenmin Wang ◽  
Wenyan Fan ◽  
Fangxiang Xie ◽  
Chunxian Ye
Keyword(s):  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
Power Supply ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Resonant Converter ◽  
Plasma Power ◽  
Power Devices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Llc Resonant Converter

Purpose This paper aims to present an 8 kW LLC resonant converter designed for plasma power supply with higher efficiency and lighter structure. It presents how to solve the problems of large volume and weight, low performance and low efficiency of traditional plasma power supply. Design/methodology/approach At present, conventional silicon (Si) power devices’ switching performance is close to the theoretical limit determined by its material properties; the next-generation silicon carbide (SiC) power devices with outstanding advantages can be used to optimal design. This 8 kW LLC resonant converter prototype with silicon carbide (SiC) power devices with a modulated switching frequency ranges from 100  to 400 kHz. Findings The experimental results show that the topology, switching loss, rectifier loss, transformer loss and drive circuit of the full-bridge LLC silicon carbide (SiC) plasma power supply can be optimized. Research limitations/implications Due to the selected research object (plasma power supply), this study may have limited universality. The authors encourage the study of high frequency resonant converters for other applications such as argon arc welding. Practical implications This study provides a practical application for users to improve the quality of plasma welding. Originality/value The experimental results show that the full-bridge LLC silicon carbide (SiC) plasma power supply is preferred in operation under conditions of high frequency and high voltage. And its efficiency can reach 98%, making it lighter, more compact and more efficient than previous designs.

scholarly journals Design Methodology of Tightly Regulated Dual-Output LLC Resonant Converter Using PFM-APWM Hybrid Control Method

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 2146
Author(s):  
HwaPyeong Park ◽  
Mina Kim ◽  
HakSun Kim ◽  
JeeHoon Jung
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Hybrid Control ◽  
Pulse Frequency ◽  
Voltage Regulation ◽  
Resonant Converter ◽  
Pulse Frequency Modulation ◽  
Load Range ◽  
Worst Case ◽  
Llc Resonant Converter

A dual-output LLC resonant converter using pulse frequency modulation (PFM) and asymmetrical pulse width modulation (APWM) can achieve tight output voltage regulation, high power density, and high cost-effectiveness. However, an improper resonant tank design cannot achieve tight cross regulation of the dual-output channels at the worst-case load conditions. In addition, proper magnetizing inductance is required to achieve zero voltage switching (ZVS) of the power MOSFETs in the LLC resonant converter. In this paper, voltage gain of modulation methods and steady state operations are analyzed to implement the hybrid control method. In addition, the operation of the hybrid control algorithm is analyzed to achieve tight cross regulation performance. From this analysis, the design methodology of the resonant tank and the magnetizing inductance are proposed to compensate the output error of both outputs and to achieve ZVS over the entire load range. The cross regulation performance is verified with simulation and experimental results using a 190 W prototype converter.

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