Performance Evaluation of a Semi-Dual-Active-Bridge with PPWM Plus SPS Control

Abstract

In this paper, a semi-dual-active-bridge (S-DAB) DC/DC converter with primary pulse-width modulation plus secondary phase-shifted (PPWM + SPS) control for boost conversion is analyzed in detail. Under the new control scheme, all effective operation modes are identified at first. Then, the working principle, switching behaviour, and operation range in each mode are discussed. Compared with conventional secondary phase-shifted control, PPWM + SPS control with two controllable phase-shift angles can extend the zero-voltage switching (ZVS) range and enhance control flexibility. In addition, an effective control route is also given that can make the converter achieve at the global minimum root-mean-square (RMS) current across the whole power range and avoid the voltage ringing on the transformer secondary-side at a light load. Finally, a 200 W prototype circuit is built and tested to verify correctness and effectiveness of theoretical results.

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A Piecewise Control Strategy for a Bidirectional Series Resonant Converter

“…Therefore, the values of L s and C s are calculated as: (27) Results of some particular cases at M = M max and M = M min for both positive power and negative power are listed in Table 1. The calculation of two phase-shift angles can be done similarly with the help of (18)-(22) for other power levels and other voltage gains.…”

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