A novel high-gain isolated quasi Z-source DC-DC converter with self-balancing bipolar outputs
摘要
This paper introduces a high-gain isolated quasi-Z-source DC-DC converter designed to achieve a substantial voltage boost through the utilization of transformer turns ratio using only a single power switch. The proposed topology reduces voltage stress on its semiconductors, limiting voltage stress to half the output voltage while ensuring continuous input current, a required feature for renewable energy systems. Furthermore, the converter generates bipolar and symmetrical output voltages, offering enhanced compatibility with bipolar DC microgrids. A significant advantage of the design is its self-balancing capability, maintaining stable bipolar voltages even under microgrid imbalance conditions caused by sudden load changes. This paper performs a comprehensive theoretical analysis, complemented by detailed simulations in the MATLAB Simulink to validate the proposed converter’s functionality. Moreover, experimental validation is conducted using a 315 W prototype, which demonstrated an output voltage of