High
step-up
dc-dc
converters
are
predominantly
used
for
interfacing
low-voltage
renewable
sources
including
solar
photovoltaic
(SPV),
fuel-cells,
and
DC
microgrid.
Several
high
gain
topologies
reported
in
the
literature
to
integrate
such
sources,
however,
suffer
from
issues
as
limited
voltage
boosting
factor,
higher
device
stress,
inability
deal
with
wide
input
variations,
increased
count,
discontinuous
current,
so
on.
To
address
aforementioned
limitations,
this
article
proposes
a
modified
converter.
This
is
achieved
by
methodically
adjusting
Z-source
(ZS)
converter
obtain
while
lowering
stress
count.
As
result,
switches
lower
on-state
resistance
$(R_{ds(on)})$
employed,
which
facilitates
reduced
switching
losses
enhanced
efficiency.
Furthermore,
drawing
continuous
has
improved
efficiency
at
duty
ratios,
crucial
aspect
of
an
SPV
interface
The
implemented
topology
performed
well
when
compared
similar
recent
topologies.
Eventually,
experimental
waveforms
validate
theoretical
claims
analysis.
A
93.5%
peak
been
obtained.
International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 6, 2025
ABSTRACT
This
paper
presents
a
switched
capacitor
(SC)‐based
common‐ground
five‐level
inverter
for
photovoltaic
(PV)
applications.
The
connection
is
formed
between
the
grid
neutral
and
source
negative,
reducing
circuit's
concern
of
leakage
current
due
to
PV
parasitic
capacitance.
Moreover,
proposed
can
obtain
two‐time
boost
input
voltage
by
using
SCs.
Self‐voltage
balancing
absence
requirement
precharging
capacitors
made
circuit
simple
attractive.
Further,
least
disconnection
time
minimizes
magnitude
inrush
currents
in
buffer
capacitors.
only
has
six
switches
two
diodes
realize
output
with
double
boosting
voltage,
making
compact
low‐cost
compared
its
counterparts.
MATLAB
simulations
500‐W
laboratory
prototype
experimental
results
validate
performance
practicality
Actuators,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 203 - 203
Published: April 23, 2025
Generating
chaos
from
originally
non-chaotic
systems
is
a
promising
issue.
Indeed,
has
been
successfully
applied
in
many
fields
to
improve
system
performance.
In
this
work,
Buck
converter
chaotified
using
combination
of
the
switching
piecewise-constant
characteristic
and
anticontrol
feedback.
For
electromagnetic
compatibility
compliance
reasons,
feedback
control
method
able,
at
same
time,
achieve
low
spectral
emissions
maintain
small
ripple
output
voltage
inductance
current.
This
new
implies
fast
non-linear
action
MOSFET
on
period
ramp
generator.
Thus,
it
essential
analyze
its
thermal
why
we
propose
an
original
analysis
influence
frequency
variation
junction
temperature:
investigate
correlation
between
lifetime
power
electronic
component
stress
due
addition
chaos.
It
appeared
that
reduction
current
did
not
degrade
performance,
despite
MOSFET.
Furthermore,
degradation
was
indicated
for
chaotic
behavior
versus
periodic
behavior.
leads
conclusion
produces
accumulated
fatigue
effect
semiconductor.
Electronics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 1649 - 1649
Published: April 25, 2024
The
reliability
of
power
electronic
switching
components
is
great
concern
for
many
researchers.
For
their
usage
in
mission
profiles,
it
crucial
them
to
perform
the
duration
intended
lifetime;
however,
they
can
fail
because
thermal
stress.
Thus,
essential
analyze
performance.
Non-linear
action,
bifurcation
and
chaotic
events
may
occur
DC-DC
converters.
Consequently,
show
different
behaviors
when
parameters
change.
However,
this
an
opportunity
study
these
phenomena
existence
chaos,
e.g.,
boost
converters,
on
performance
as
effects
load
variations
(mission
profiles)
system’s
behavior.
These
generate
non-linear
such
periodic
behavior,
repeated
period-doubling
bifurcations
chaos
MOSFET
drain-source
current.
we
propose,
first
time,
analysis
influence
junction
temperature.
First
all,
paper
provides
a
step-by-step
procedure
establish
electrothermal
model
C2M0080120D
with
integrated
loss.
Then,
temperature
estimated
by
computing
losses
impedance
switch.
Additionally,
used
investigate
behavior
contributes
providing
mathematical
calculate
several
coefficients
based
experimental
data
oscillations.
Estimation
number
cycles
failure
given
Coffin–Manson
equation,
while
are
counted
using
rainflow
counting
algorithm.
Further,
accumulated
damage
results
calculated
Miner’s
model.
Finally,
comparison
made
between
during
profiles:
significant
degradation
MOSFET’s
lifetime
pointed
out
currents
compared
ones.
Electronics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(19), P. 3861 - 3861
Published: Sept. 29, 2024
The
paper
presents
the
results
of
measurements
and
calculations
SEPIC
converter
characteristics,
taking
into
account
thermal
phenomena
in
semiconductor
devices
passive
elements.
Compact
electrothermal
models
MOSFET
transistor,
diode,
capacitor,
inductor
are
proposed.
Parasitic
also
included
these
models.
form
developed
method
determining
values
their
parameters
presented.
correctness
formulated
was
verified
experimentally.
Calculations
characteristics
converters
containing
inductors
with
ferromagnetic
cores
made
different
materials
were
carried
out.
obtained
investigations
discussed,
range
applicability
is
described.
It
shown
that,
at
considered
operating
conditions
an
ambient
temperature
equal
to
22
°C,
capacitors
can
exceed
40
whereas
temperatures
even
reach
50
°C.
This
article
proposes
a
novel
non-isolated
DC-DC
converter
to
achieve
high
voltage
gain
with
low
duty
ratio.
The
proposed
achieves
higher
(10)
less
ratio
(0.6).
Also,
the
stress
of
is
less.
examined
in
continuous
conduction
mode
(CCM).
appropriate
design
equations
are
presented
mathematical
expressions.
operation
through
MATLAB-SIMULINK.
simulation
results
obtained
for
200
W
an
operating
0.6.
Due
input
current,
well-suitable
photovoltaic
applications.
Energy Harvesting and Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
This
article
describes
the
design
and
construction
of
a
solar
photovoltaic
(SPV)-integrated
energy
storage
system
with
power
electronics
interface
(PEI)
for
operating
Brushless
DC
(BLDC)
drive
coupled
to
agricultural
loads.
The
proposed
is
intended
make
use
electrical
available
at
under-utilized,
pre-installed
pumps
used
irrigation.
PEI
allows
efficient
management
by
charging
discharging
depending
on
power.
BLDC
high-performance
motor
that
requires
smooth
stable
voltage.
bidirectional
converter
provides
this
while
also
allowing
between
battery
PV
system.
simulation
results
illustrate
capable
efficiently
managing
panels,
providing
voltage
motor.
In
addition
this,
demonstrate
feasibility
integrating
BDC
driving
in
various
applications.
experimental
findings
validate
outcomes
setup
implemented
pre-installed,
untapped
SPV
systems.
able
provide
source
utilization
energy.