A series-capacitor tapped buck (SC-TaB) converter for regulated high voltage conversion ratio Dc-Dc applications

Minjie Chen, Pradeep S. Shenoy, Jeffrey Morroni

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Abstract

This paper explores a Series-Capacitor Tapped Buck (SC-TaB) converter for regulated high voltage conversion ratio dc-dc applications targeting high efficiency and high power density. By adding one series capacitor and one auxiliary switch to the conventional tapped inductor buck converter, the proposed converter features many advantages including: (1) full soft switching; (2) reduced parasitic ringing; (3) capacitive energy buffering; (4) extended duty ratio; (5) reduced switch stress and (6) high efficiency over wide operating ranges. Experimental results of a 48V/5V, 750kHz, 100W, two-phase-interleaved dc-dc converter shows 91% peak efficiency, and above 88% efficiency over 38-58V input voltage range and 25-75W power range.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2014 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages3650-3657
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781479956982
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 11 2014
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

Name2014 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2014

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Fuel Technology
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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