Strongly Gain Coupled DFB Laser Monolithically Integrated with a Self Alignment Spot Size Converter

A new type strongly gain coupled (GC) DFB laser and a new type self alignment spot size converter (SA SSC) are proposed and successfully fabricated.The strongly GC DFB laser is monolithically integrated with the SA SSC with three step epitaxies.A high single mode yield and large side mode suppression ratio is obtained from the strongly GC DFB laser.A near circle far field pattern is obtained by using the SA SSC.

Improving Characteristics of Integrated Switched-Capacitor DC-DC Converter by CMOS Technology

An integrated 3.3V/1.2V SC DC-DC converter operating under 10MHz with a fixed duty radio of 0.5 is presented.To improve the output current of the converter,CMOS technology is adopted to fabricate the switching devices,and mutually compensatory circuitry technology is also employed to double the output current furthermore.The simulation results using Hspice simulation software,show that the output currents of a single unit circuit and two unit circuits connected in a mutually compensatory manner of the improved converter is about 12.5mA and 26mA,respectively.The power conversion efficiency of the mutually compensatory circuit can amount to 73%,while its output voltage ripple is less than 1.5%.The converter is fabricated in standard Rohm 0.35μm CMOS technology in Tokyo University of Japan.The test result indicates that the output current of 9.8mA can be obtained from a single unit circuit of the improved converter.

A Novel Regulation Technique and Its Application to Design of Embedded SC DC-DC Converters

An optimized design of the monolithic switched capacitor DC-DC converter is presented.The general topologic circuit and its basic operating principles are discussed theoretically.Circuit equivalent resistance regulation method is proposed as a feasible method to design the on-chip converters.N-channel MOSFETs,instead of Schottky diodes,are used as the diodes in the converters because of their processing compatibility in monolithic fabrication.One more manufacture step,however,is expected to adjust the threshold voltage of the MOSFETs for improving output characteristics of the converters.As an example,a step-up switched-capacitor converter is fabricated in a 2μm p-well double-poly single-metal CMOS technology with breakdown voltage of 15V.Test results indicate that a single sampling cell with 0.4mm 2 of die size can deliver energy up to 0.63mW at 5V output under the condition of 3V input.Efficiency of the tested sample is 68% at 9.8MHz switching frequency...

Transfer function modeling and analysis of the open-loop Buck converter using the fractional calculus

Based on the fact that the real inductor and the real capacitor are fractional order in nature and the fractional calculus,the transfer function modeling and analysis of the open-loop Buck converter in a continuous conduction mode（CCM） operation are carried out in this paper.The fractional order small signal model and the corresponding equivalent circuit of the open-loop Buck converter in a CCM operation are presented.The transfer functions from the input voltage to the output voltage,from the input voltage to the inductor current,from the duty cycle to the output voltage,from the duty cycle to the inductor current,and the output impedance of the open-loop Buck converter in CCM operation are derived,and their bode diagrams and step responses are calculated,respectively.It is found that all the derived fractional order transfer functions of the system are influenced by the fractional orders of the inductor and the capacitor.Finally,the realization of the fractional order inductor and the fractional order capacitor is designed,and the corresponding PSIM circuit simulation results of the open-loop Buck converter in CCM operation are given to confirm the correctness of the derivations and the theoretical analysis.

State Variable Model for Considering the Parasitic Inductor Resistance on the Open Loop Performance of DC to DC Converters

This paper shows DC and small-signal circuit models for the PWM DC to DC buck, boost and back/ boost converters with the equivalent series resistance of the inductor. The DC voltage transfer function and the efficiency of the converter are derived from the DC model. Small-signal open-loop characteristics are derived from the small-signal model based on a state variable model. A design example proves the performance of the circuit and verification of the model.

H-bridge Hybrid Converter Modeling and Synthesize with Power Sharing Analysis

In this paper hybrid converters with double inputs are investigated. Mainly any possible topologies are constructed and only one of them is chosen and modeled in none ideal format, by state space averaging method. After that small signal model and equilibrium point of that model is calculated. Finally with power sharing analysis the best point in efficiency was calculated.

Portable Multi-Inputs Renewable Energy System for Small Scale Remote Application

This paper presents a potable renewable energy system. The portable renewable energy power unit is designed from a need. The need is for first response teams in remote natural disaster situations to have a reliable source of energy to power a small vaccine refrigerator or water purification system and a basic satellite communication system. It is important that such a need is explored as a practical solution has the potential to save the lives of people in remote areas, who would otherwise suffer from a lack of humanitarian aid. Currently diesel generators are the primary source of electricity generation for disaster responders and in most situations work very well and provide a sufficient amount of electricity to meet the power needs. However, in remote areas road infrastructure is often damaged. In this type of situation getting a constant supply of diesel to the area is an expensive or impractical operation. This is where the portable renewable energy power unit bridges the gap and allows a more practical solution to be implemented. The specific aim of the work is to design a compact, stand-alone, product that can be easily transported by people across uneven terrain. It can generate power from wind, solar and hydro energy sources. In this work a new non-isolated multiport DC-DC converter topology for a hybrid energy system in low power applications is proposed. The new topology assimilates multiple renewable energy sources and power up multiple loads with different output levels. A complete Solid works model and FEA analysis, on required components, is completed. The scope of the work encompasses both the electrical and mechanical design of the system.

Non-inverting buck-boost DC-DC converter based on constant inductor current control

The hysteresis control combined with PWM control non-inverting buck-boost was proposed to improve the light load efficiency and power density.The constant inductor current control(CICC)was established to mitigate the dependence on the external components and device variation and make smooth transition between hysteresis control loop and pulse width modulation(PWM)control loop.The small signal model was deduced for the buck and boost operation mode.The inductor current slope control(ICSC)was proposed to implement the automatic mode transition between buck and boost mode in one switching cycle.The results show that the converter prototype has good dynamic response capability,achieving 94%efficiency and 95%peak efficiency at full 10 A load current.

Analysis of Output Characteristics of Buck Converter

This Article introduced the concept, topology and function of voltage type Buck converter, built a small signal model, analysis the negative impedance character of converter, then simulated a Buck-type DC/ DC through MATLAB, observed the dynamic response of converter to pulse-type power load, verified the small-signal theoretical by simulation, lay the foundation for analyzing DC system stability.

Exact Dynamic Modeling of PWM DC-to-DC Power Converters—Part II: Discontinuous Conduction Mode

This paper follows on from the first paper, Part I, where a general formulation of a describing function approach to frequency response determination of switched linear networks, such as PWM converters, was simplified and updated. The models assume a piecewise linear state space equation description of the system and results in a closed form solution for the sought after frequency response. In Part I, model derivation was demonstrated for the case of PWM converters operating in the continuous conduction mode (CCM). This operating mode does not feature any state dependent switching times. In this paper, Part II, frequency response models for any transfer function for PWM converters operating in discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) are derived based on the theory presented in Part I. This operating model features state dependent switching times. The describing function models developed are exact and therefore, in terms of accuracy, are to be preferred over averaged models which are widely used. The example of a boost dc-to-dc converter operating in DCM is simulated to obtain the control to output and input to output frequency responses and are compared with the models derived here. Excellent agreement between the simulated and model responses was found. Matlab code implementing the analytical models is also presented which the user can adapt for any other PWM converter topology. The models derived here may be used as a basis from which simplified models may be derived while still preserving required accuracy.

Exact Dynamic Modeling of PWM DC-to-DC Power Converters—Part I: Continuous Conduction Mode

A general approach is presented by which the exact frequency response of any transfer function of switched linear networks can be determined. This is achieved with a describing function approach using a state space equation formulation. This work presents a somewhat simplified set of equations to one previously given by one of the authors. To demonstrate application of the general formulation, the frequency responses of switched networks used as PWM DC-to-DC converters operating in continuous conduction mode (CCM) under voltage mode control are derived. (The accompanying paper, Part II, will present results for converters operating in discontinuous conduction mode (DCM)). From the general sets of equations developed here, both the control to output and input source variation to output frequency responses are derived. The describing function approach enables exact frequency response determination, even at high frequencies where the accuracy using average models may be compromised. Confirmation of the accuracy of the derived models is provided by comparing the responses with those obtained using the commercial simulator PSIM on a PWM boost converter. The magnitude and phase responses are shown to match perfectly over the full range of frequencies up to close to half the switching frequency. Matlab code that implements the models is given such that the user can easily adapt for use with other PWM converter topologies.

Advancements in the preparation of high-performance liquid chromatographic organic polymer monoliths for the separation of small-molecule drugs

The various advantages of organic polymer monoliths, including relatively simple preparation processes,abundant monomer availability, and a wide application range of pH, have attracted the attention of chromatographers. Organic polymer monoliths prepared by traditional methods only have macropores and mesopores, and micropores of less than 50 nm are not commonly available. These typical monoliths are suitable for the separation of biological macromolecules such as proteins and nucleic acids, but their ability to separate small molecular compounds is poor. In recent years, researchers have successfully modified polymer monoliths to achieve uniform compact pore structures. In particular, microporous materials with pores of 50 nm or less that can provide a large enough surface area are the key to the separation of small molecules. In this review, preparation methods of polymer monoliths for high-performance liquid chromatography, including ultra-high cross-linking technology, post-surface modification, and the addition of nanomaterials, are discussed. Modified monolithic columns have been used successfully to separate small molecules with obvious improvements in column efficiency.

Dynamics and Small Signal Stability Analysis of PMSG-based Wind Farm with an MMC-HVDC System

The permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG)-based wind farm with a modular multilevel converter (MMC) based HVDC system exhibits various oscillations and can experience dynamic instability due to the interactions between different controllers of the wind farm and MMC stations, which have not been properly examined in the existing literatures. This paper presents a dynamic modeling approach for small signal stability analysis of PMSG-based wind farms with a MMC- HVDC system. The small signal model of the study system is validated by the comprehensive electromagnetic transient (EMT) simulations in PSCAD/EMTDC. Then the eigenvalue approach and participation factors analysis are utilized to comprehensively evaluate the impact of different controllers, system’s parameters and the circulating current suppressing controller (CCSC) on the small signal stability of the entire system. From eigenvalue analysis, it is revealed that as the output active power of the wind farm increases within the rated range, the overall system will exhibit a sub-synchronous oscillation (SSO) instability mode, an extremely weak damping mode, and a low frequency oscillation instability mode. From participation factors analysis, it is observed that the SSO mode and weak damping mode are primarily related to the internal dynamics of the MMC, which can be suppressed or improved by CCSC. It is determined that the low frequency oscillation mode is primarily caused by the interactions between the phase locked loop (PLL) control of the wind farm and the voltage and frequency (V-F) control of the MMC station. The analysis also depicts that the larger proportional gain value of the V-F control of the MMC station and smaller PLL bandwidth of the wind farm can enhance the small signal stability of the entire system.

Multi-Channel Monolithic Integrated Optic Fiber Bragg Grating Sensor Interrogator

Fiber Bragg grating （FBG） is a mature sensing technology for the measurement of strain, vibration, acoustics, acceleration, pressure, temperature, moisture, and corrosion. It has gained rapid acceptance in civil, aerospace, chemical and petrochemical, medicine, aviation and automotive industries. The most prominent advantages of FBG are： small size and light weight, distributed array of FBG transducers on a single fiber, and immunity to radio frequency interference. However, a major disadvantage of FBG technology is that conventional state-of-the-art FBG interrogation system is typically bulky, heavy, and costly bench top instruments that are typically assembled from off-the-shelf fiber optic and optical components integrated with a signal electronics board into an instrument console. Based on the industrial need for a compact FBG interrogation system, this paper describes recent progress towards the development of miniature fiber Bragg grating sensor interrogator （FBG-TransceiverTM） system based on multi-channel monolithic integrated optic sensor microchip technology. The integrated optic microchip technology enables monolithic integration of all functionalities, both passive and active, of conventional bench top FBG sensor interrogator system, packaged in a miniaturized, low power operation, 2 cmx5 cm small form factor （SFF） package suitable for long-term structural health monitoring in applications where size, weight, and power are critical for operation.

跟网型变换器的小扰动同步稳定机理分析与致稳控制

弱电网下,跟网型变换器易出现因阻尼不足导致的小扰动同步失稳问题。为此,该文借鉴复转矩分析理论,计及复杂控制耦合,建立跟网型变换器的复转矩模型。量化多环控制耦合、线路阻抗、控制参数等因素对系统阻尼转矩的影响,从阻尼的角度揭示跟网型变换器的小扰动同步失稳机理。根据理论分析,提出一种基于相位补偿的锁相环阻尼重塑控制策略,通过补偿多环控制耦合引入的负阻尼,增强变换器的小扰动同步稳定性。最后,开展相应的仿真与实验,验证理论分析的正确性与改进控制策略的有效性。

基于虚拟同步发电机的构网型光储变流器控制策略研究

为了抑制光伏发电的随机性和波动性的影响,提高微电网的供电可靠性,对离网工况下的微电网黑启动方案进行分析,并将其与虚拟同步发电机(Virtual Synchronous Generator,VSG)控制策略一起应用于储能变流器中,建立了储能变流器的VSG数学模型,推导了小信号模型表达式,通过在光储微电网系统引入惯性和阻尼,提高了系统电压和频率的稳定性。最后,在Matlab/Simulink仿真平台上搭建模型,验证了零起升压策略的有效性,确保了黑启动过程中线路电压的稳定;并在并网工况下分析了光储微电网系统各个微源之间的协调控制,验证了构网型光储变流器控制策略的有效性。

超导磁储能装置提高柔性直流配电系统稳定性的研究

柔性直流配电系统中定功率控制的换流器具有恒功率负载特性,会降低系统阻尼,对系统的稳定性产生不利影响。针对该问题,在直流配电系统中加入超导磁储能SMES(superconducting magnetic energy storage)装置来提高系统的稳定性。推导了柔性直流配电系统的反馈控制模型,采用频域分析法研究了换流器恒功率负载特性对系统稳定性的影响,并结合数学模型和频域分析,指出SMES装置能够为电网提供正阻尼,增大了系统开环传递函数在剪切频率处的相位裕度,从而改善了系统稳定性。为防止超导磁体两端电压过高,SMES装置与直流配电网连接的DC/DC换流器需具备一定的电压调节性能,因此研究了采用模块化多电平DC/DC换流器DC-MMC(modular multilevel DC/DC converter)的SMES装置,通过调节子模块个数灵活设置换流器电压变比,在实现换流器能量双向流动的同时控制超导磁体两端电压,以保护储能装置。最后通过时域仿真波形验证了采用DC-MMC的SMES装置在提高柔性直流配电系统稳定性方面的可行性和有效性。

ZVT-PWM Buck变换器的小信号建模及数字控制

首先介绍了零电压转换-脉宽调制(ZVT-PWM)Buck变换器的工作原理。接着采用等效可控源平均法推导出了变换器的小信号模型以及传递函数的表达式。对小信号模型分析表明,ZVT-PWM Buck变换器比传统Buck变换器的瞬态响应特性更好。然后依据该小信号模型,设计了数字控制器的参数。最后对原理样机进行测试,实测的功率级传递函数验证了小信号模型的正确性,闭环下的负载瞬态响应测试过冲电压为410mV,恢复时间为150μs,优于传统Buck变换器的负载瞬态响应特性。

多源多负荷直流微电网的稳定裕度分析及控制参数优化设计方法

为研究多源多负荷参数间的耦合交互对系统稳定运行的影响,该文建立多源多负荷直流微电网的小信号模型,基于系统振荡模态以及参与因子进行电压稳定性分析。在考虑同类参数耦合的系统稳定裕度分析中,发现全新规律为三台电源供电时,源侧线路长度采用“两长一短”比“两短一长”时系统稳定裕度更大。在考虑异类参数交互的系统稳定裕度分析中,详细解释了多源中下垂系数和虚拟惯性系数的交互作用。基于多控制参数的耦合交互影响,提出控制参数优化设计方法,实现系统稳定裕度最大,并使多源具有提供较大惯性的能力。最后,实验结果验证了上述分析的正确性。

特高压直流换流站短路电流超标机理及抑制措施研究

随着电网规模的不断扩大,短路电流不断上升,成为制约电网发展的关键问题。针对特高压直流送端换流站单相与三相短路电流均超标,并且单相短路电流甚至大于三相短路电流的问题,分析了其产生的原因及机理,并从短路电流抑制效果、经济性以及电网运行可靠性等多个维度比较了不同短路电流限制措施,研究表明:串联电抗器与变压器中性点小电抗的组合方案最适合解决此类短路电流超标问题。兼顾方案经济性以及降低对电网运行的影响,提出了串联电抗器与变压器中性点小电抗组合方案的参数实用设计方法,简易方便,可为解决特高压直流换流站短路电流超标问题提供参考。