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DC-DC Converters (choppers). The objective is to convert a fixed DC voltage to a variable DC voltage It is possible to step up and step down voltage. Voltage step down (buck converter). First, suppose L=0, E=0. The diode is not needed. V a =(t on /T)V s . k=t on /T is the duty cycle.
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DC-DC Converters (choppers) • The objective is to convert a fixed DC voltage to a variable DC voltage • It is possible to step up and step down voltage.
Voltage step down (buck converter) First, suppose L=0, E=0. The diode is not needed. Va=(ton/T)Vs k=ton/T is the duty cycle VRMS=k1/2Vs Pout=(kVs2)/R
Voltage step up (boost) converter “On” mode: VL=L(di/dt) “Off” mode: Assume current decreases at a constant rate. Then Vo=Vs+VL To ensure continuous current flow, a capacitor is included.
Performance of a step up converter with resistive load (C=0).
DC-DC Converter classification • First quadrant converter • Second quadrant converter • 1st and 2nd quadrant converter • 3rd and 4th quadrant converter • Four quadrant converter
1-2 and 3-4 quadrant converters 1st quad: S1, D4 2nd quad: S4, D1 3rd quad: S3, D2 4th quad: S2, D3 Polarity of the load EMF is reversed.