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An Optimized Sensorless Synchronous Rectification Method for LLC Resonant Converter in Wide Output Voltage Range


Abstract:

In LLC resonant converters, synchronous rectification (SR), which replaces the secondary side diodes with metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors, is mainly me...Show More

Abstract:

In LLC resonant converters, synchronous rectification (SR), which replaces the secondary side diodes with metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors, is mainly mentioned to improve further efficiency. Among SR methods, the sensorless method has gained significant attention because it does not require additional circuits, which can maintain the cost and power density of system. However, conventional sensorless methods cannot achieve high efficiency in wide output voltage range due to their model inaccuracy. Also, these methods might cause an early turn-ON of SR in the step-down area, resulting in the circulating current that reduces efficiency and stability. To solve these problems, the proposed SR method is newly proposed by using the time-domain analysis method, which obtains high SR accuracy in wide output voltage range. Moreover, it can prevent the circulating current by introducing the accurate turn-ON timing of SR. First, the overall process descriptions and SR strategies of LLC resonant converter are described. After that, the proposed SR method is mathematically expressed by the time-domain analysis method. Finally, its effectiveness is evaluated by the simulation test.
Date of Conference: 25-29 February 2024
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 02 May 2024
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Conference Location: Long Beach, CA, USA

I. Introduction

Nowadays, the demand for high-efficiency and high-power density converters has grown [1]. To meet this requirement, the resonant DC-DC converters have substantial attention because of their superior characteristics, such as reduced switching losses and high switching frequency capability that can achieve high-power density [2]. In particular, the LLC resonant converter stands out as the most attractive candidate because it has zero-voltage switching (ZVS) operation in the entire load conditions, as shown in Fig. 1 [3], [4]. Therefore, it has been widely used for the on-board charger in electric vehicles, lighting-emitting diode driver, fuel cell system, renewable energy generation, and so on [5]- [7].

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