JOURNAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS RESEARCH https://doi.org/10.24191/jeesr.v21i1.001
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Abstract— This paper proposes a new circuit topology of high
frequency switching DC-DC Series Parallel Loaded Resonant
Converter (SPLRC) at 120 KHz. The circuit is used for a wireless
power transmission application that requires a fast-charging
operation. The purposed circuit that used a series parallel loaded
technique is transformed into a different equivalent circuit for
mathematical analysis that efficiently analyses the operation of the
circuit in AC and DC modes. For each equivalent circuit, the
operation is described and explained. A full detailed circuit
calculation using Matlab R2018A is then carried out to determine
the purpose converter components' value. Psim software is used to
prove the model's validity further. Both computer-based
simulations were used to capture the resulting waveform. Initially,
the simulation result waveform is captured by using PSIM and
then send to Matlab R2018A to plot better. The proposed circuit
is fabricated based on the simulation result, and actual
experimentation is made. Then a comparison between lab test
results and simulations had been made to verify the accuracy of
the proposed circuit operation. Furthermore, the targeted 600 W
output power can be considered high for a lower voltage input of
24 V, thus, resulting in the resonant tank components value than
available in the market. Therefore, the percent error between lab
test and simulation is 2.6316% for voltage output. The lower value
of output power produces more accurate results rather than the
higher value of output power. Most of the components are using
low-cost and commercially available in the market. All the finding
is explained and discussed from the simulation result, it is
confirmed that a high-frequency switching circuit is operated as
expected.
Index Terms—DC-DC Converter, SPLRC, MOSFET, Matlab
R2018A, Psim, Resonant Converter
I. INTRODUCTION
OWADAYS, a high-frequency driver in wireless power
transfer, has been widely used, especially since the advent
of amplitude-modulated radio in the early 20
th
century
Nevertheless, due to friction contacts, conventional conductive
power interfaces affect the traditional conductive power
efficiency of devices and restrict their use or render them
unacceptable[1].
An efficient wireless power transfer method would enable
advancements in various fields, including embedded
computing, mobile computing, sensor networks, and micro
robotics[2]. Typically, in wireless power transmission, the
signal's frequency must be higher than the standard 50Hz. In an
electrical transmission system, it raises series impedance. As a
result of the reduced power transfer capabilities, thus, unable to
realize the benefits of the transmission system. Most hard
switching converters are inefficient, with bulky magnetics
resulting in a low switching frequency[3]. It appears that high
power losses are caused by high switching techniques[4]. Since
hard-switching requires switching on and off with the full load
current, it is prone to high switching losses in DC-DC
converters.
Nonetheless, switches in soft-switching resonant DC-DC
converters turn on and off only when the voltage across or
current through them is zero, thereby minimizing or eliminating
switching losses[5]. Resonant converters are increasing steadily
with a quicker transient response due to the benefits of smaller
size and lighter weight[6]. Furthermore, resonant converters are
ideal candidates to achieve zero current switchings (ZCS)[7].
Previous researchers proposed a different technique and
approach as a solution to the problem. This paper will primarily
focus on the development of an advanced power converter for
wireless power transfer focusing on switching frequency of 120
kHz and voltage output. The proposed driver comprises a high-
frequency DC-AC converter with a design example of a 240 V
supply and a 24 V DC input produced by an adapter. In general,
the energy dissipation in a power inverter increases as the
operating frequency increases[8]. Following that, an AC to DC
converter with a switching frequency of 120k Hz and a 19 V
output voltage with a power output converter of 600 W will be
used as the second stage[9]. This output voltage level is targeted
because the output of this project will be used as the source
A 120 kHz High-Frequency MOSFET Charging
Circuit Using Series Parallel Resonant
Converter
Naufal Abdul Aziz Nuawi*, Ermeey Abdul Kadir and Mohammad Nawawi Seroji
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This manuscript is submitted on 9
th
September 202 and accepted on 26
th
May 2022. This work was funded by Ministry of Higher Education & Research
Management Institute (RMI), Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) No: 600-IRMI/FRGS 5/3
(045/2019).
N. A. A. Nuawi and M. N. Seroji are with the School of Electrical
Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450,
Shah Alam, Selangor. E. A. Kadir is with the School of Electrical Engineering,
College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Dungun Campus,
23000, Dungun, Terengganu.
*Corresponding author
Email address: naufalnuawi_95@yahoo.com
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