The main goal of this study was to derive small-signal models of the input characteristics of buck, boost, and flyback converters working in continuous conduction mode (CCM) and discontinuous conduction mode (DCM). The models presented in the paper were derived using the separation of variables approach and included the parasitic resistances of all converter components. The paper features a discussion about the limitations of the model accuracy. The presented characteristics were obtained by calculation and verified by measurements. The input characteristics of converters are essential in the design of converters used in Power Factor Correction systems as well as in maximum power point tracking systems (MPPT).

Abstract. The output characteristics of switched-mode dc-dc buck power converter are discussed. The shape of output characteristics is especially important for converters used for supplying modern processors. An output impedance is usually used for description of output characteristics. Many efforts are described in the literature to obtain the satisfastory features of closed-loop output impedance. Another approach, presented in the paper, is based on the concept of the output voltage response corresponding to the load conductance change, and is expressed by hr transmittance. Simulations of output characteristics of the buck converter in frequency and in time-domain have been performed for the ideal case as well as for a more realistic situation, with the parasitic resistances of converter elements included. The measurement results differ substantially from characteristics calculated for an ideal converter and are in good consistency with simulations including parasitics.

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