Revista Eletrônica de Potência (Brazilian Journal of Power Electronics)

Title: Analysis of modular DCM Flyback converters in input parallel connections with parametric mismatches.

Keywords: Flyback, IPOP, IPOS, Modular

Abstract

This paper analyzes the effects of parameter mismatches in the balance mechanism of modular DC-DC Flyback converters operating in discontinuous conduction mode. The natural current and voltage distributions among modules are evaluated when mismatches on duty cycles, transformer magnetizing inductances and transform turns ratios are present. From these results, the critical values of inductances and duty cycles that assure the discontinuous operation are equated. The small-signal equivalent circuit for Input-Parallel-Output-Series and Input-Parallel-Output-Parallel connections are found, followed by a simple control strategy. The theoretical analysis is verified by experimental results obtained with a prototype composed of three 200 W Flyback modules, with a rated power of 600 W and maximum efficiency of 95.5%. Results corroborate the proposed equations for the steady state balance and dynamic behavior of both connections, highlighting the modular characteristic of the converter.

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