Ultra-high voltage gain achieved with quadratic DC/DC converter design

Abstract

This work introduces a novel DC/DC converter with an incredibly high voltage gain, specifically designed for renewable energy generating systems. The proposed circuit features a coupled inductor integrated with a quadratic boost circuit and a voltage multiplier cell to achieve a substantial step-up in voltage gain. Ultra-high voltage gain, minimum reverse recovery in diodes, low voltage stress on switching devices, continuous input current, and a shared ground between the input source and output load are some of this topology’s key features. The coupled inductor design reduces power dissipation in magnetic components by distributing the high DC source current with an additional input inductor. Additionally, regenerative clamp circuits alleviate voltage stresses on power switches during simultaneous switching. Theoretical analysis covering the operating principle, steady-state behavior, and efficiency is discussed in detail. An evaluation of the suggested topology’s performance is conducted using a 250-W, 25-V/400-V lab prototype.