A Digital Synchronous Rectification Control Strategy With Duty-Ratio Compensation for LLC Resonant ConvertersShow others and affiliations
2025 (English)In: IET Power Electronics, ISSN 1755-4535, E-ISSN 1755-4543, Vol. 18, no 1, article id e70088Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]
Synchronous rectification (SR) technique can significantly enhance the efficiency of LLC resonant converters. However, at high frequencies, SR control strategies based on drain–source voltage suffer from substantial duty ratio loss due to the influence of parasitic inductance, thereby limiting further efficiency improvements. To mitigate duty cycle loss at high frequencies, this paper proposes a digital control strategy for switching timing adjustment by compensating the lost conduction time. To achieve this aim, the mechanism of duty ratio loss at high frequencies is analysed and a mathematical model is developed to quantify the lost conduction time across different loads and frequencies in real time. The synchronous rectifier's conduction time is then compensated and optimized by a digital signal processor. Additionally, the issue of premature turn-on of the synchronous rectifier under light load conditions is addressed by adjusting the turn-on timing in real time according to load variations, thereby preventing reverse current flow. The SR control strategy is well-suited for high-frequency and wide-load applications, offering low cost and algorithmic simplicity. Experimental results from a 6kW full-bridge LLC resonant converter prototype validate the feasibility of the proposed SR control strategy, showing a 0.21% increase in peak efficiency compared to traditional SR control strategy.
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John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2025. Vol. 18, no 1, article id e70088
Keywords [en]
conduction time, digital control, resonant power convertors, switching timing, Synchronous rectification, turn-on timing, Digital signal processors, Efficiency, Electric rectifiers, Rectifying circuits, Resonant converters, Control strategies, Duty ratios, High frequency HF, Power convertors, Resonant power convertor, Digital control systems
National Category
Other Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:ri:diva-79254DOI: 10.1049/pel2.70088Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-105011172219OAI: oai:DiVA.org:ri-79254DiVA, id: diva2:2018231
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2025-12-022025-12-022025-12-02Bibliographically approved