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Switched-Capacitor Boost Converter for Low Power Energy Harvesting Applications

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  • Miran Rodič

    (Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor, Koroška Cesta 46, SI-2000 Maribor, Slovenia)

  • Miro Milanovič

    (Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor, Koroška Cesta 46, SI-2000 Maribor, Slovenia)

  • Mitja Truntič

    (Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor, Koroška Cesta 46, SI-2000 Maribor, Slovenia)

  • Benjamin Ošlaj

    (Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor, Koroška Cesta 46, SI-2000 Maribor, Slovenia)

Abstract

The paper presents a Switched-Capacitor Boost DC-DC Converter (SC-BC) which can be used in energy harvesting applications using thermoelectric generators (TEGs) with low output voltage, low power and a significant internal resistance. It consists of a switching capacitor circuit, where MOSFETs are used as switches, and a boost stage. The converter is a modification of a previously presented scheme in which diodes are used in the switched capacitor stage. A higher voltage gain and an increased efficiency can thus be achieved. The model of the converter was developed considering the internal resistance of the TEG and boost stage inductor. A comparison with the diode based converter is shown, with consideration of the TEG internal resistance. Calculation is presented of the main passive components. A control algorithm is also proposed and evaluated. It is based on a linearization approach, and designed for output voltage and inductor current control. The operation of both converter and control are verified with the simulation and experimental results.

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  • Miran Rodič & Miro Milanovič & Mitja Truntič & Benjamin Ošlaj, 2018. "Switched-Capacitor Boost Converter for Low Power Energy Harvesting Applications," Energies, MDPI, vol. 11(11), pages 1-29, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:11:y:2018:i:11:p:3156-:d:182860
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