A Novel Wide-Gain-Range Variable-Structure DC/DC Converter Based on an LLC Resonant Converter

Qingqing He, Shun Tang, Dan Ren, Zhaoyang Tang, Qisheng Zhu, Chao Tang and Keliang Zhou ()
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Qingqing He: The School of Automation, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
Shun Tang: The School of Automation, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
Dan Ren: The School of Automation, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
Zhaoyang Tang: The School of Automation, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
Qisheng Zhu: The School of Automation, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
Chao Tang: The School of Automation, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
Keliang Zhou: The School of Automation, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China

Energies, 2025, vol. 18, issue 14, 1-15

Abstract: The LLC resonant converter, as an isolated DC-DC conversion topology, has been widely adopted in industrial applications. However, when operating under wide input/output voltage ranges, a broad switching frequency range is required to achieve the desired voltage gain. This wide frequency variation complicates the design of magnetic components, causes loss of soft-switching characteristics, and deteriorates electromagnetic interference (EMI) performance. To address these challenges, this paper presents a detailed analysis of the L-LCLC resonant converter. By controlling the connection/disconnection of additional inductors and capacitors through switching devices, the topology achieves structural reconfiguration to enhance the voltage gain range. Optimal mode transition points are selected to ensure stable operation during mode transitions, thereby reducing design complexity, minimizing transition losses, and suppressing voltage/current stress. The parameter design methodology for the additional reactive components is systematically developed. The converter’s performance is validated with Simulink, and the experimental prototype is established with 100 W. Both simulation and experimental results confirm that the L-LCLC resonant converter achieves a wide voltage gain range within a narrow frequency band while maintaining stable mode transitions.

Keywords: variable-structure resonant converter; DC/DC; L-LCLC resonant converter (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: 2025
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