Analysis, Design and Effectuation of a Tapped Inductor Current Converter with Fractional Output for Current Source Systems

Jie Mei, Ka Wai Eric Cheng () and Teke Hua
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Jie Mei: Power Electronics Research Center, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 999077, China
Ka Wai Eric Cheng: Power Electronics Research Center, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 999077, China
Teke Hua: Power Electronics Research Center, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 999077, China

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 9, 1-13

Abstract: This article proposes a new connection method of tapped inductors that works in the current source, which enables the current-mode power converter circuit to have a new topological relationship. Usually, in a switched-inductor circuit, a stable output multiple is obtained through the connection of the inductor and the switching devices. This is because the tapped point on the inductor varies, and the magnetomotive force (mmf) of inductance is adjusted. Thereby, the output current is controlled by the states of switching devices within a certain range. This optimized circuit structure can adjust the output current according to load changes in practical applications without changing the input power supply. The proposed method has been verified for its feasibility through detailed analysis and hardware work. The principal analysis based on the flux linkage and the PSIM simulation confirms that the theoretical circuit can be implemented. Finally, a hardware circuit is built to obtain real and feasible conclusions, and it is verified that the circuit can achieve a stable output and variable current within a specific range. The proposed work presents an alternative power conversion methodology using the active switching of mmf, and it is a stable and simple power conversion technique.

Keywords: DCDC converter; tapped inductor; current source; double mode; high frequency (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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