<p>The switch-linear hybrid (SLH) configuration, by integrating the advantages of a linear power amplifier (LPA) and a switching mode power amplifier, achieves both high dynamic response and superior power efficiency. Thus, it has attracted a great deal of research attention. However, when operating under non-resistive or active load conditions that are typical of applications like electronic loads and power hardware-in-the-loop (PHIL) testing, the conventional series-form SLH current-source power supply exhibits additional conduction loss in its linear power amplifier (LPA) stage. This extra loss deteriorates the system efficiency. To address this, this paper provides a detailed analysis of the generation mechanism for the additional conduction loss of the LPA and proposes a SLH current source based on the full-bridge converter. The bipolar output capability of the full-bridge converter enables a full load voltage envelope and provides an absorption path for reverse power, eliminating the additional loss in the LPA. Finally, a series-form SLH current source with a -4.5 to + 4.5&#xa0;A sinusoidal output current and a 60&#xa0;W peak output power was built. The experimental results show that, when compared with the conventional series-form SLH current source, the proposed topology effectively reduces the conduction loss of the LPA under various typical load conditions.</p>

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Full-bridge-converter-based bidirectional switch-linear hybrid current source

  • Jichen Huang,
  • Qingwei Zeng,
  • Lei Shen,
  • Lijun Hang,
  • Chengguo Qian

摘要

The switch-linear hybrid (SLH) configuration, by integrating the advantages of a linear power amplifier (LPA) and a switching mode power amplifier, achieves both high dynamic response and superior power efficiency. Thus, it has attracted a great deal of research attention. However, when operating under non-resistive or active load conditions that are typical of applications like electronic loads and power hardware-in-the-loop (PHIL) testing, the conventional series-form SLH current-source power supply exhibits additional conduction loss in its linear power amplifier (LPA) stage. This extra loss deteriorates the system efficiency. To address this, this paper provides a detailed analysis of the generation mechanism for the additional conduction loss of the LPA and proposes a SLH current source based on the full-bridge converter. The bipolar output capability of the full-bridge converter enables a full load voltage envelope and provides an absorption path for reverse power, eliminating the additional loss in the LPA. Finally, a series-form SLH current source with a -4.5 to + 4.5 A sinusoidal output current and a 60 W peak output power was built. The experimental results show that, when compared with the conventional series-form SLH current source, the proposed topology effectively reduces the conduction loss of the LPA under various typical load conditions.