A comparative investigation on the use of random modulation schemes for dc/dc converters is presented. The modulation schemes under consideration include randomized pulse position modulation, randomized pulsewidth modulation (PWM), and randomized carrier-frequency modulation with fixed and variable duty cycle. The paper emphasizes the suitability and applicability of each scheme in dc/dc conver...

In this paper, a new structure for buck-boost Z-source converter based on Z-H topology is proposed. The proposed converter consists of two LC networks similar to the conventional Z-source and Z-H converters. One of the characteristics of the proposed structure is that, without any changing in its’ power circuit, it can be used in different conversions such as dc/dc, dc/ac and ac/ac. This unique...

Four new topologies of active input current shapers (AICSs) for converters with symmetrically driven transformers (such as half-bridge, full-bridge and push-pull) have recently been proposed. This paper analyzes the extension of the use of these new AICSs topologies to converters with asymmetrically driven transformers. Using some of these topologies, the size of AICS inductors can be reduced a...

Voltage step-down converters have gained attention, with the rapid development in industrial robotics, Internet of things, and embedded system applications. Therefore, a comprehensive analysis has been performed, to identify topologies architectures used converters. Moreover, their operation performance compared. Such an is helpful, improving existing systems, besides designing novel converter ...

AC-DC single-stage converters are attractive because of their simplicity. The conventional power electronics converters used for such application have two stages, a diode bridge rectifier at the front end followed by a dc-dc boost converter. However, the extremely low output voltage of electromagnetic microgenerator does not allow diode bridge rectification. Even if possible, the losses in the ...

This paper presents a technique to generate a complete family of two-switch pulsewidth-modulated (PWM) with active clamping dc/dc converters, featuring soft commutation of the semiconductors at zero-voltage (ZVS). The main purpose of this technique is to integrate these converters under a same theoretical principle to derive the topologies in a comprehensive form and generate new circuits. All ...