A Multiple-Input Multiple-Output DC–DC Converter

A multiple-input multiple-output dc-dc converter topology is proposed. This converter is able to accommodate an arbitrary number of sources and loads. The steady-state and dynamic characteristics of the proposed converter are analyzed. A controller scheme is proposed that enables budgeting the input powers coming from different energy sources, in addition to regulating the output voltages. Loss and efficiency modeling and sensitivity analysis to the underlying parameters are performed. Several case studies are presented to verify the analytical models and evaluate the performance of the proposed converter.