A Family of Step-Up Series-Parallel Dual Resonant Switched-Capacitor Converters with Wide Regulation Range

Wenhao Xie, Shouxiang Li*, Yifei Zheng, Keyue Ma Smedley, Jianze Wang, Yanchao Ji, Jilai Yu

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Abstract

In this paper, a family of new step-up series-parallel dual resonant switched-capacitor converters (SP-DRSCs) is proposed to extend the conversion ratio for high step-up applications. The converters feature a wide gain range, continuously adjustable, and enhanced light-load voltage regulation. All flying capacitors operate in resonance, eliminating high transient current spikes and charge sharing losses. Thus, zero-current-switching (ZCS) turn-on for all transistors and ZCS turn-off for all diodes are achieved. A comprehensive analysis of the operation principle, voltage-gain curves, stable regulation range, and voltage and current stress is given. An analytical method to quantify the passive component volume for the group of step-up dual resonance switched-capacitor converters is presented. Further design considerations to optimize the passive component volume of the proposed SP-DRSC and the effect of bulky bypass capacitors on the volume are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Article number8769854
Pages (from-to)2724-2736
Number of pages13
JournalIEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
Volume35
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2020

Keywords

  • Switched-capacitor converter (SCC)
  • dual resonant
  • passive component volume
  • series-parallel (SP)

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