Title :
Input current ripple cancellation in synchronized, parallel connected critically continuous boost converters
Author :
Elmore, Michael S.
Author_Institution :
Celestica Power Systems, Endicott, NY, USA
Abstract :
In high power factor AC-to-DC applications, boost power converters operating on the boundary of continuous mode and discontinuous mode switch with variable frequency and draw high peak input currents. A method is presented to parallel two or more of these power converters to reduce the high peak input currents. Each power converter continues to operate on the boundary of continuous mode and discontinuous mode and maintains the benefits of zero-voltage switching
Keywords :
AC-DC power convertors; harmonic distortion; power factor correction; power system harmonics; rectifying circuits; switching circuits; AC-to-DC power convertors; boost power converters; continuous mode; discontinuous mode; parallel operation; power factor; zero-voltage switching; Centralized control; Circuits; Delta modulation; Diodes; Frequency synchronization; Inductors; Power systems; Switches; Switching converters; Zero voltage switching;
Conference_Titel :
Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, 1996. APEC '96. Conference Proceedings 1996., Eleventh Annual
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3044-7
DOI :
10.1109/APEC.1996.500436