Robles-Campos, Héctor R.
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Robles-Campos, Héctor R.
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Robles Campos, Héctor
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GPW-8416-2022

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Improved interleaved Ćuk power converter

2023 , Robles-Campos, Héctor R. , Rosas-caro, Julio , Valderrabano-Gonzalez, Antonio , Posada, Johnny

An improved interleaved Ćuk power converter called in short –"Interleaved Two"– is designed and presented in this article. It is investigated and compared to a similar interleaved Ćuk power converter named as –"Interleaved One"– . The result is that the "Interleave Two" topology requires less reactive elements than the "Interleaved One" to achieve same performance, it will offer the possibility to reduce its size and economic cost. The operational principle and modeling is presented thoroughly. Moreover, simulation results comparing steady state time, output voltage, input current ripple and efficiency are presented. Additionally, in order to validate the performance of the "Interleaved Two" converter experimental results are included.

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A Single-Output-Filter Double Dual Ćuk Converter

2024 , Robles-Campos, Héctor R. , Rosas-Caro, Julio , Valderrabano-Gonzalez, Antonio , Posada, Johnny

This study introduces an innovative version of a recently studied converter. A Double Dual Ćuk Converter was recently studied with advantages like the possibility of designing it for achieving a low-input current ripple. The proposed converter, called the Improved Double Dual Ćuk Converter, maintains the advantages of the former one, and it is characterized by requiring one less capacitor and inductor than its predecessor. This allows addressing the challenge of optimizing the topology to reduce component count without compromising the operation; this work proposes an efficient design methodology based on theoretical analysis and experimental validation. Results demonstrate that the improved topology not only retains the advantages of the previous version, including high efficiency and robustness, but also enhances power density by reducing the number of components. These advancements open new possibilities for applications requiring compact and efficient power converters, such as renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and portable power supply systems. This work underscores the importance of continuous innovation in power converter design and lays the groundwork for future research aimed at optimizing converter topologies. A detailed discussion of the operating principles and modeling of the converter is provided. Furthermore, simulation outcomes highlighting differences in steady-state duration, output voltage, input current ripple, and operational efficiency are shared. The results from an experimental test bench are also presented to corroborate the efficacy of the improved converter.

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A Symmetric Sixth-Order Step-Up Converter with Asymmetric PWM Achieved with Small Energy Storage Components

2024 , Dueñas García, Iván , Rosas-Caro, Julio , Robles-Campos, Héctor R. , Posada, Johnny , Valdez-Resendiz, Jesus E. , Valderrabano-Gonzalez, Antonio , Gabbar , Hossam A. , Bhanu Babaiahgari

This research explores an improved operation of a recently studied converter, the so-called two-phase sixth-order boost converter (2P6OBC). The converter consists of a symmetric design of power stations followed by an LC filter; its improved operation incorporates an asymmetric pulse width modulation (PWM) scheme for transistor switching, sometimes known as an interleaved PWM approach. The new operation leads to improved performance for the 2P6OBC. Along with studying the 2P6OBC, one of the contributions of this research is providing design equations for the converter and comparing it versus the interleaved (or multiphase) boost converter, known for its competitiveness and advantages; the single-phase boost topology was also included in the comparison. The comparison consisted of a design scenario where all converters must achieve the same power conversion with an established maximum switching ripple, and then the stored energy in passive components is compared. Although the 2P6OBC requires a greater number of components, the total amount of stored energy is smaller. It is known that the stored energy is related to the size of the passive components. Still, the article includes a discussion of this topic. The new operation of the converter offers more streamlined, cost-effective, and efficient alternatives for a range of applications within power electronics. The final design of the 2P6OBC required only 68% of the stored energy in inductors compared to the multiphase boost converter, and 60% of the stored energy in capacitors. This result is outstanding, considering that the multiphase boost converter is a very competitive topology. Experimental results are provided to validate the proposed concept.

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