Optimizing the Normalized Dead-Time and Maximum Switching Frequency of a Wide-Adjustable-Range LLC Resonant Converter

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 462-472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Beiranvand ◽  
Bizhan Rashidian ◽  
Mohammad Reza Zolghadri ◽  
Seyed Mohammad Hossein Alavi
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiangtao Xu ◽  
Yun Wei ◽  
Xin Cheng ◽  
Hua Yang ◽  
Hongxiang Xue ◽  
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Circuit World ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 181-188
Author(s):  
Zhenmin Wang ◽  
Wenyan Fan ◽  
Fangxiang Xie ◽  
Chunxian Ye

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.


2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 4-9
Author(s):  
Michal Frivaldsky ◽  
Jan Morgos ◽  
Andrej Kanovsky

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.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonardo Freire Pacheco ◽  
Ivo Barbi ◽  
Kaio Cesar Maciel Nascimento

An AC-AC converter with high-frequency link employing LLC resonant converter operating in the vicinity of the resonance frequency is studied, in which the output stage is unique and formed by a high-frequency AC-AC converter employing four quadrant switches. The topology, its operation and the modulation strategy are presented. The high-frequency stage switches located on the primary side of the transformer operate with soft switching of the ZVS type, while the four quadrant switches that form the output stage operate with soft switching of the ZCS type. Experimental data on a 1.5 kW experimental prototype that was designed, built and tested in the laboratory, with 220 VRMS input, 220 VRMS output and 40 kHz switching frequency are given in the paper. The studied converter can be considered a candidate for the building block of medium voltage solid-state transformers (SST) for power distribution systems.<br>


2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 2931-2943 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhiyuan Hu ◽  
Yajie Qiu ◽  
Laili Wang ◽  
Yan-Fei Liu

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 263-275
Author(s):  
Yuqi Wei ◽  

To achieve the constant current (CC) and constant voltage (CV) charge of the lithium battery, the traditional LLC resonant converter requires the switching frequency varies in a wide range, which brings difficulty to the magnetic components design, and the system efficiency would also be degraded. In this article, a novel topology based on LLC and LCL-T resonant tanks is proposed to reduce the range of operating switching frequency. During the CC charge state, the proposed converter is operating with the LCL-T resonant tank, and it can be regarded as a current source, which provides constant charging current to the battery. During the CV charge state, the LCL-T resonant tank is bypassed and the structure of the proposed converter is modified to a traditional LLC resonant converter, and it is functioning as a CV source. Owing to the high accuracy of the CC and voltage sources, the required operating switching frequency range can be significantly reduced when compared with traditional LLC approaches. Operational principles and design guidelines for the proposed converter are described. Experiment and simulation results from a 180 W prototype are provided to validate the theoretical analysis.


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