研究目的
Investigating the efficiency improvements in photovoltaic energy harvesting systems through a reconfigurable and extendable single-inductor single-path three-switch converter.
研究成果
The proposed 1P3S converter IC, implemented in the 0.5-μm CMOS process, demonstrates significant efficiency improvements in photovoltaic energy harvesting systems. The reconfigurable controller allows the converter to be adapted into various configurations (2P3S, 2P6S, and paralleled-1P3S), each suitable for different applications under dynamic PV and load power profiles. The study provides guidelines for selecting the appropriate converter configuration based on efficiency and power profile requirements.
研究不足
The study is limited by the specific configurations of the converters (1P3S, 2P3S, and 2P6S) and their applicability to certain PV and load power profiles. The efficiency improvements are contingent upon appropriate switch sizes and ON-time optimizations.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study employs a single-path three-switch (1P3S) converter design for managing power among a PV module, battery, and load, with a focus on low duty-cycle applications. The methodology includes the use of a reconfigurable controller for achieving reconfigurability and extendibility.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
The experiment utilizes a PV module, battery, and load to test the converter's efficiency under dynamic PV and load powers.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
The chip is fabricated in the 0.5-μm CMOS process, with specific components including a PV module, battery, inductor, and capacitors.
4:5-μm CMOS process, with specific components including a PV module, battery, inductor, and capacitors.
Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
4. Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow: The converter's performance is evaluated through measurements of peak efficiencies and quiescent currents for different configurations (1P3S, 2P3S, and 2P6S).
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The efficiency of each converter configuration is analyzed under dynamic PV and load powers, with comparisons made to state-of-the-art converters.
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