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Coupled Inductor Analysis and Finite Element Modeling Assisted Design for Boost Extender Topology

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Abstract

Theoretical and finite element analysis of four coupled inductor structures based on the common cores suitable for Boost Extender topology is presented. The impact of each setup on the boost extender topology is evaluated and a design method that targets optimal operation point of the converter is demonstrated. Coupled inductors built around the most popular EE and UU cores are examined. The impact on the self-inductance of each winding and the coupling coefficient between the windings as a function of the air gap size and location are evaluated. It was found that a UU core structure based coupled inductor is a good candidate to address the challenges of the losses and parasitic ripple generated due to the coupling between the two inductors in the boost extender converter. Theoretical predictions agree well and are complemented by a finite element magnetic simulation software suite ANSYS Maxwell, which is then validated experimentally on a full scale 100W experimental prototype.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAPEC 2025 - 14th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages594-601
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9798331516116
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2025
Event14th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2025 - Atlanta, United States
Duration: 16 Mar 202520 Mar 2025

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings - IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition - APEC
ISSN (Print)1048-2334
ISSN (Electronic)2470-6647

Conference

Conference14th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2025
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAtlanta
Period16/03/2520/03/25

Keywords

  • Ansys maxwell
  • Boost extender
  • Core structure
  • Coupled inductor
  • Effective inductance
  • High voltage gain

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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