Developed Quasi Z-Source Inverters Based on Diode-Cells: Analysis and Implementation

This paper proposes two newly developed quasi Z-source inverters (QZSI) based on two new diode-cells. The proposed inverters are called continuous diode assisted quasi Z-source inverter (CDQAZSI) and discontinuous diode assisted quasi Z source inverter (DDQAZSI). These inverters are thoroughly examined in three modes: two-cell QZSI, three-cell QZSI, and n-cell QZSI that is called developed QZSI. Additionally, the equations of the diodes’ voltage and current, capacitors’ voltage stress, boost factor, inductor currents, and dc-link current are computed. All equations are given for the proposed generalized topologies. The major advantage of these inverters is the potential of deriving desired boost factor value devoid of extra elements. Furthermore, increasing the number of the diode-cells used in the proposed QZSI reduces the values of dc-link current, inductor current, and diode current. Lastly, to verify the performance of the proposed topologies, the practicality of the proposed QZSI is authenticated by experimental results through a laboratory prototype.