Non-Isolated High Step-Up DC-DC Interleaved Boost Converter Based on Coupled Inductors and Voltage Multiplier Cells

• Published in: Energies
• Main Authors: Thaís Carvalho Salvador, Rafael Mario da Silva, Waner Wodson Aparecido Goncalves Silva, Nedson Joaquim Maia, Fernando Lessa Tofoli, Enio Roberto Ribeiro
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 2025-09-01
• Subjects: boost converter; coupled inductors; dc-dc converters; non-isolated high step-up converters; voltage multiplier cells
• Online Access: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/19/5199

This work introduces a non-isolated high step-up dc-dc interleaved boost converter combining magnetic coupling and voltage multiplier cells (VMCs). The proposed topology features a transformer with two primary windings of equal turns, interconnected to each other, enabling improved current sharing, and multiple secondary windings that contribute to extending the voltage gain. A three-winding coupled inductor is integrated into the design, while VMCs not only boost the output voltage but also significantly reduce the voltage stresses on the switches, eliminating the need for extreme duty ratios. The converter exhibits inherent modularity, allowing for voltage gain adjustments either through the turns ratio of the coupled inductor or by incorporating additional VMCs. An in-depth analysis of the topology is derived, and an experimental prototype rated at 48 V/400 V, 25 kHz, and 1 kW is implemented to verify and validate the theoretical claims, achieving an efficiency of 95.12% at full-load conditions.