Ripple Minimization in a Quadratic Boost Converter: Software vs. Hardware solutions

Authors

  • G. Marsala Author
  • V. Presti Author
  • A. Sauro Author
  • S. G. Scordato Author
  • G. Vitale Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj18.383

Keywords:

Quadratic boost converter, ripple reduction, random modulation, filtering

Abstract

In this work, the authors have studied a quadratic boost DC-DC converter to reduce its ripple in the output voltage and the input current. This aim has been obtained by implementing two different solutions: the hardware solution consists on the use of coupled inductors and a notch output filter, the software solution is based on a random PWM and uses uncoupled inductors. The two solutions show a different impact on the output voltage and in the input current ripple. The performance of proposed solutions is evaluated and compared by simulation analysis both in time and frequency domain.

Author Biographies

  • G. Marsala

    INM, The Institute of Marine Engineering National Research Council of Italy. Palermo. Italy

  • V. Presti

    INM, The Institute of Marine Engineering National Research Council of Italy. Palermo. Italy

  • A. Sauro

    INM, The Institute of Marine Engineering National Research Council of Italy. Palermo. Italy

  • S. G. Scordato

    INM, The Institute of Marine Engineering National Research Council of Italy. Palermo. Italy

  • G. Vitale

    ICAR, Institute for high performance computing and networking,National Research Council of Italy,Palermo. Italy

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Published

2024-01-12

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 5 (2020)

Section

Articles