Multiple buck stage single boost stage optimizer

    公开(公告)号:US10333314B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-25

    申请号:US15489278

    申请日:2017-04-17

    Abstract: The disclosure relates to technology for providing power, voltage, and/or current from a combination of DC power sources, such as photovoltaic modules or DC batteries. One aspect includes a buck-boost optimizer having a number of inductorless buck stages and a boost stage. The buck-boost optimizer may be used within a power generation system. The combined output voltages of each of the buck stages may be input to the boost stage. The boost stage may have an inductor that may serve as an energy storage device to boost a voltage, as well as to filter a signal from the buck stages. Thus, the buck-boost optimizer may use a single inductor. Having a single inductor provides for a very efficient power generation system. Also, cost and size of components in the power generation system may be reduced.

    Auxiliary Power Supply Apparatus and Method
    23.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190044449A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-07

    申请号:US15819209

    申请日:2017-11-21

    Abstract: An apparatus includes a pulse-width modulation (PWM) generator configured to generate a PWM signal for controlling a power switch of a power converter, a bias switch and a bias capacitor connected in series and coupled to a magnetic winding of the power converter and a comparator having a first input connected to the bias capacitor, a second input connected to a predetermined reference and an output configured to generate a signal for controlling the bias switch to allow a magnetizing current from the magnetic winding to charge the bias capacitor when a voltage across the bias capacitor is less than the predetermined reference.

    Control Method for Zero Voltage Switching Buck-Boost Power Converters
    25.
    发明申请
    Control Method for Zero Voltage Switching Buck-Boost Power Converters 有权
    零电压开关降压 - 升压电源转换器的控制方法

    公开(公告)号:US20170077815A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-16

    申请号:US14850125

    申请日:2015-09-10

    CPC classification number: H02M3/1582 H02M2001/0058 Y02B70/1491

    Abstract: A method comprises providing a buck-boost converter comprising a first high-side switch and a first low-side switch connected in series across an input capacitor, a second high-side switch and a second low-side switch connected in series across an output capacitor and an inductor coupled between a common node of the first high-side switch and the first low-side switch, and a common node of the second high-side switch and the second low-side switch, detecting a first voltage resonance waveform across a switch of the buck-boost converter and turning on the switch of the buck-boost converter when the first voltage resonance waveform falls to zero.

    Abstract translation: 一种方法包括提供降压 - 升压转换器,其包括跨输入电容器串联连接的第一高侧开关和第一低侧开关,第二高侧开关和第二低侧开关串联连接在输出端 电容器和耦合在第一高侧开关的公共节点和第一低侧开关之间的电感器以及第二高侧开关和第二低侧开关的公共节点,检测第一高压侧开关的第一电压共振波形 降压 - 升压转换器的开关,并且当第一电压共振波形下降到零时,导通降压 - 升压转换器的开关。

    Resonant Converters with Synchronous Rectifier Feedback
    27.
    发明申请
    Resonant Converters with Synchronous Rectifier Feedback 审中-公开
    具有同步整流器反馈的谐振转换器

    公开(公告)号:US20160190946A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-30

    申请号:US15061717

    申请日:2016-03-04

    Abstract: A method comprises detecting a signal representing a drain-to-source voltage of a switch of a synchronous rectifier of an inductor-inductor-capacitor (LLC) resonant converter, comparing the signal with a predetermined threshold, generating a first logic state if the drain-to-source voltage is greater than the predetermined threshold, generating a second logic state if the drain-to-source voltage is less than the predetermined threshold and in response to the first logic state and the second logic state, adjusting a switching frequency of the LLC resonant converter such that the switching frequency moves back and forth across a boundary of body diode conduction, wherein a frequency difference between the switching frequency and a resonant frequency of the LLC resonant converter is less than or equal to one frequency adjustment step.

    Abstract translation: 一种方法包括检测表示电感器 - 电感器 - 电容器(LLC)谐振转换器的同步整流器的开关的漏极 - 源极电压的信号,将该信号与预定阈值进行比较,如果漏极 - 源极电压大于预定阈值时,如果漏极 - 源极电压小于预定阈值并且响应于第一逻辑状态和第二逻辑状态,则产生第二逻辑状态,调整开关频率 所述LLC谐振变换器使得所述开关频率在体二极管导通的边界上来回移动,其中所述LLC谐振转换器的开关频率和谐振频率之间的频率差小于或等于一个频率调整步骤。

    Resonant Converter Apparatus and Method
    28.
    发明申请
    Resonant Converter Apparatus and Method 有权
    谐振转换器装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160094136A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-31

    申请号:US14502196

    申请日:2014-09-30

    Abstract: A converter comprises a non-isolated stage coupled to an input dc power source, wherein the non-isolated stage is configured to operate at a buck converter mode in response to a first input voltage and operate at a boost converter mode in response to a second input voltage, a resonant stage coupled between the non-isolated stage and a load, wherein the resonant stage is configured to operate at a resonant mode and a capacitor coupled between the non-isolated stage and the resonant stage.

    Abstract translation: A转换器包括耦合到输入直流电源的非隔离级,其中所述非隔离级被配置为响应于第一输入电压在降压转换器模式下操作并响应于第二输入电压在升压转换器模式下操作 输入电压,耦合在所述非隔离级与负载之间的谐振级,其中所述谐振级被配置为在谐振模式下工作,以及耦合在所述非隔离级与所述谐振级之间的电容器。

    Resonant converters and methods
    29.
    发明授权
    Resonant converters and methods 有权
    谐振转换器和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09077255B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-07

    申请号:US13739920

    申请日:2013-01-11

    Abstract: A multilevel LLC resonant converter comprises a resonant tank connected in series with a primary side of a transformer, a first switch and a second switch connected in series, wherein a common node of the first switch and the second switch is coupled to a mid-voltage point through a first isolation switch and the resonant bank and a third switch and a fourth switch connected in series, wherein a common node of the third switch and the fourth switch is coupled to the resonant tank.

    Abstract translation: 多级LLC谐振转换器包括与变压器的初级侧串联连接的谐振箱,串联连接的第一开关和第二开关,其中第一开关和第二开关的公共节点耦合到中间电压 通过第一隔离开关和谐振库以及串联连接的第三开关和第四开关,其中第三开关和第四开关的公共节点耦合到谐振槽。

    Apparatus and Method for High Efficiency LLC Resonant Converters
    30.
    发明申请
    Apparatus and Method for High Efficiency LLC Resonant Converters 有权
    高效LLC共振转换器的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150124492A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-07

    申请号:US14071446

    申请日:2013-11-04

    Abstract: A method comprises providing a resonant converter, wherein the resonant converter comprises an input switch network coupled to a power source, wherein the input switch network comprises a plurality of power switches, a resonant tank coupled to the plurality of power switches, a transformer coupled to the resonant tank and an output stage coupled to the transformer, wherein the output stage comprises a synchronous rectifier formed by a first switch and a second switch, detecting a drain voltage of the first switch, comparing the drain voltage with a predetermined voltage threshold, wherein the drain voltage is coupled to a negative input of a comparator and the predetermined voltage threshold is coupled to a positive input of the comparator, generating a logic state based upon an output of the comparator and adjusting, by a control circuit, a switching frequency of the resonant converter based upon the logic state.

    Abstract translation: 一种方法包括提供谐振转换器,其中所述谐振转换器包括耦合到电源的输入开关网络,其中所述输入开关网络包括多个功率开关,耦合到所述多个功率开关的谐振槽,耦合到 所述谐振槽和耦合到所述变压器的输出级,其中所述输出级包括由第一开关和第二开关形成的同步整流器,检测所述第一开关的漏极电压,将所述漏极电压与预定电压阈值进行比较,其中 漏极电压耦合到比较器的负输入,并且预定电压阈值耦合到比较器的正输入,基于比较器的输出产生逻辑状态,并通过控制电路调整开关频率 基于逻辑状态的谐振转换器。

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