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Title: A New High Step-Up DC-DC Topology with Zero DC Magnetizing Inductance Current and Continuous Input Current
A new high-voltage-gain non-isolated dc-dc topology for applications in renewable energies is proposed. A coupled inductor with three windings is used to increase the proposed topology voltage gain. In addition to increasing the voltage gain, the proposed topology also has other prominent features including continuous input current and zero dc magnetizing inductance current, which reduces the losses and size of coupled inductor core. Furthermore, the continuous input current guarantees a low-volume input filter, which is essential for renewable energy applications. The leakage inductor stored energy is recycled via the diode and capacitor and transferred to the converter output for increasing the efficiency and reducing voltage stresses on the converter components.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1724227
NSF-PAR ID:
10288505
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
2020 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC)
Page Range / eLocation ID:
2260 to 2264
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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