Title :
A multiple-input DC-DC converter topology
Author :
Dobbs, Bryan G. ; Chapman, Patrick L.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Illinois Univ., Urbana, IL, USA
fDate :
3/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A new topology for multiple energy source conversion is presented. The topology is capable of interfacing sources of different voltage-current characteristics to a common load, while achieving a low part count. A fixed frequency switching strategy is investigated and the resulting operating modes are analyzed. The analysis is verified by experimentation. The results show that the converter is an enabling technology for power diversification and optimization.
Keywords :
DC-DC power convertors; load (electric); optimisation; switching convertors; 10 V; 5 V; 50 kHz; MIMO; common load; fixed frequency switching strategy; hybrid energy system; low part count; multiple energy source conversion; multiple-input DC-DC converter; optimization; power diversification; voltage-current characteristics; Batteries; Circuit topology; DC-DC power converters; Fuel cells; Hybrid power systems; Photovoltaic cells; Photovoltaic systems; Power system reliability; Switches; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Power Electronics Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LPEL.2003.813481
