Title :
A Multilevel Modular Capacitor-Clamped DC–DC Converter
Author :
Khan, Faisal H. ; Tolbert, Leon M.
Author_Institution :
Electr. Power Res. Inst., Knoxville
Abstract :
A novel topology of a multilevel modular capacitor-clamped dc-dc converter will be presented in this paper. In contrast to the conventional flying capacitor multilevel dc-dc converter, this new topology is completely modular and requires a simpler gate drive circuit. Moreover, the new topology has many advantageous features such as high frequency operation capability, low input/output current ripple, low on-state voltage drop, and bidirectional power flow management. This paper discusses the construction and operation of the new converter along with a comparison to a conventional converter. Finally, simulation and experimental results are used to validate the concept of this new topology.
Keywords :
DC-DC power convertors; switched capacitor networks; bidirectional converter; bidirectional power flow management; gate drive circuit; high frequency operation capability; low ON-state voltage drop; low input/output current ripple; multilevel modular capacitor-clamped dc-dc converter; Batteries; Capacitors; Circuit topology; Energy management; Frequency; Hybrid electric vehicles; Hybrid power systems; Industry Applications Society; Low voltage; Stress; Bidirectional converter; capacitor-clamped converter; dc–dc converter; hybrid electric vehicle; multilevel converter;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TIA.2007.908176