Dynamic Performance Evaluation of Bidirectional Bridgeless Interleaved Totem-Pole Power Factor Correction Boost Converter

This study aims to conduct an assessment of the dynamic characteristics of a proposed 6.6 kW bidirectional bridgeless three-leg interleaved totem-pole power factor correction (PFC) boost converter developed for the front-end stage of electric vehicle onboard charger applications during load cycles....

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Main Authors: Hsien-Chie Cheng, Wen-You Jhu, Yu-Cheng Liu, Da-Wei Zheng, Yan-Cheng Liu, Tao-Chih Chang
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
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author Hsien-Chie Cheng
Wen-You Jhu
Yu-Cheng Liu
Da-Wei Zheng
Yan-Cheng Liu
Tao-Chih Chang
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Yu-Cheng Liu
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description This study aims to conduct an assessment of the dynamic characteristics of a proposed 6.6 kW bidirectional bridgeless three-leg interleaved totem-pole power factor correction (PFC) boost converter developed for the front-end stage of electric vehicle onboard charger applications during load cycles. This proposed PFC boost converter integrates the self-developed silicon carbide (SiC) power MOSFET modules for achieving high efficiency and high power density. To assess the switching transient behavior, power loss, and efficiency of the SiC MOSFET power modules, a fully integrated electromagnetic-circuit coupled simulation (ECCS) model that incorporates an electromagnetic model, an equivalent circuit model, and an SiC MOSFET characterization model are used. In this simulation model, the impact of parasitic effects on the system’s performance is considered. The accuracy of the ECCS model is confirmed through comparing the calculated results with the experimental data obtained through the double pulse test and the closed-loop converter operation. Furthermore, a comparative study between the interleaved and non-interleaved topologies is also performed in terms of power loss and efficiency. Additionally, the performance of the SiC MOSFET-based PFC boost converter is further compared with that of the silicon (Si) insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT)-based one. Finally, a parametric analysis is carried out to explore the impact of several operating conditions on the power loss of the proposed totem-pole PFC boost converter.
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spelling doaj-art-c2c74467006b461d8e6eeeb09a27206e2025-08-20T02:44:56ZengMDPI AGMicromachines2072-666X2025-02-0116222310.3390/mi16020223Dynamic Performance Evaluation of Bidirectional Bridgeless Interleaved Totem-Pole Power Factor Correction Boost ConverterHsien-Chie Cheng0Wen-You Jhu1Yu-Cheng Liu2Da-Wei Zheng3Yan-Cheng Liu4Tao-Chih Chang5Department of Aerospace and Systems Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407, TaiwanPh.D Program of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407, TaiwanElectronic & Optoelectronic System Research Laboratories, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Hsinchu 31040, TaiwanElectronic & Optoelectronic System Research Laboratories, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Hsinchu 31040, TaiwanElectronic & Optoelectronic System Research Laboratories, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Hsinchu 31040, TaiwanElectronic & Optoelectronic System Research Laboratories, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Hsinchu 31040, TaiwanThis study aims to conduct an assessment of the dynamic characteristics of a proposed 6.6 kW bidirectional bridgeless three-leg interleaved totem-pole power factor correction (PFC) boost converter developed for the front-end stage of electric vehicle onboard charger applications during load cycles. This proposed PFC boost converter integrates the self-developed silicon carbide (SiC) power MOSFET modules for achieving high efficiency and high power density. To assess the switching transient behavior, power loss, and efficiency of the SiC MOSFET power modules, a fully integrated electromagnetic-circuit coupled simulation (ECCS) model that incorporates an electromagnetic model, an equivalent circuit model, and an SiC MOSFET characterization model are used. In this simulation model, the impact of parasitic effects on the system’s performance is considered. The accuracy of the ECCS model is confirmed through comparing the calculated results with the experimental data obtained through the double pulse test and the closed-loop converter operation. Furthermore, a comparative study between the interleaved and non-interleaved topologies is also performed in terms of power loss and efficiency. Additionally, the performance of the SiC MOSFET-based PFC boost converter is further compared with that of the silicon (Si) insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT)-based one. Finally, a parametric analysis is carried out to explore the impact of several operating conditions on the power loss of the proposed totem-pole PFC boost converter.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/16/2/223on-board chargerpower factor correctiontotem-pole interleaved boost converterdynamic characteristicspower efficiencySiC power module
spellingShingle Hsien-Chie Cheng
Wen-You Jhu
Yu-Cheng Liu
Da-Wei Zheng
Yan-Cheng Liu
Tao-Chih Chang
Dynamic Performance Evaluation of Bidirectional Bridgeless Interleaved Totem-Pole Power Factor Correction Boost Converter
Micromachines
on-board charger
power factor correction
totem-pole interleaved boost converter
dynamic characteristics
power efficiency
SiC power module
title Dynamic Performance Evaluation of Bidirectional Bridgeless Interleaved Totem-Pole Power Factor Correction Boost Converter
title_full Dynamic Performance Evaluation of Bidirectional Bridgeless Interleaved Totem-Pole Power Factor Correction Boost Converter
title_fullStr Dynamic Performance Evaluation of Bidirectional Bridgeless Interleaved Totem-Pole Power Factor Correction Boost Converter
title_full_unstemmed Dynamic Performance Evaluation of Bidirectional Bridgeless Interleaved Totem-Pole Power Factor Correction Boost Converter
title_short Dynamic Performance Evaluation of Bidirectional Bridgeless Interleaved Totem-Pole Power Factor Correction Boost Converter
title_sort dynamic performance evaluation of bidirectional bridgeless interleaved totem pole power factor correction boost converter
topic on-board charger
power factor correction
totem-pole interleaved boost converter
dynamic characteristics
power efficiency
SiC power module
url https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/16/2/223
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