Dynamic Switching Frequency Selection for Efficiency Optimization in On-Board Charger PFC Stage Based on Novel SiC MOSFET Power Module

Conference: PCIM Europe 2024 - International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management
06/11/2024 - 06/13/2024 at Nürnberg, Germany

doi:10.30420/566262163

Proceedings: PCIM Europe 2024

Pages: 5Language: englishTyp: PDF

Authors:
Aiello, Giuseppe; Patti, Dario; Gennaro, Francesco; Nardo, Domenico

Abstract:
The paper deals with the control optimization of a PFC stage in bidirectional On-board-charger, OBC, application. The implementation of a load-related switching frequency adaptation control is analyzed with efficiency estimation and experimental results. The analysis consists of an evaluation of the optimization strategy proposed to improve the heavy load efficiency of a standard 2-level PFC. Experimental validation has been carried out using a reference design based on 6-switch PFC stage with a novel highly integrated SiC MOSFET power module, The optimized control algorithm has been implemented on a 32-bit microcontroller with dedicated peripherals for digital power conversion.