The Current Sharing Strategy of Three-Phase Series Capacitor Boost Converter Based on Charge-Balance Method

This article proposed a current sharing strategy for three-phase series capacitor boost converter for continuous conduction mode operation. The phase current can be automatically balanced based on the charge-balance principle, without any additional sensors or devices. And a uniform output voltage expression in full duty ratio range can be obtained. The mechanism of unbalanced current is disclosed. A current sharing strategy is proposed by adjusting the duty ratio in adjacent phase. The selection of capacitor and inductor is discussed via the analysis of topological operation and current deviation. The related characteristics are presented, including uniform output expression, continuous duty ratio operation, insensitivity to inductor parameters, loos analysis, and device stress. Experimental results on 100-W prototype are provided to confirm the feasibility of the proposed strategy.

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This article introduces a current sharing strategy for a three-phase series capacitor boost converter, which can automatically balance phase currents and obtain a uniform output voltage expression across the full duty ratio range. The selection of capacitors and inductors, related characteristics, and experimental results are also discussed.