SURVEY OF CONTROL METHODS FOR DC-DC CONVERTERS

Abstract

The paper presents a survey of the currently used control methods for DC-DC converters and the current state of research in this area. Determining the ideal method for output voltage control in DC-DC converters is a demanding task due to their nonlinear character, various types of connection, and ways of use. The currently prevailing control methods implemented in DC-DC converters are voltage-mode, current-mode and hysteretic control. Each of these methods comes with certain drawbacks, which is why there is intensive research going on aimed at more progressive DC-DC converter control methods that would replace or supplement the currently used types of control in order to increase the reliability and quality of DC-DC converters output voltage control. The paper includes a basic description of each of the control methods with focus on the principles of their function and on the main pluses and minuses of each method.

Keywords

• dc-dc converter
• control methods