Global hybrid modeling and control of a buck converter: A novel concept

Several attempts have been made to design suitable controllers for DC–DC converters. However, these designs suffer from model inaccuracy or their inability to desirably function in both continuous and discontinuous current modes. This paper presents a novel switching scheme based on hybrid modeling to control a buck converter using mixed logical dynamical (MLD) methodologies. The proposed method is capable of globally controlling the converter in both continuous and discontinuous current modes of operation by considering all constraints in the physical plant such as maximum inductor current and capacitor voltage limits. Different loads and input voltage disturbances are simulated in MATLAB and results are presented to demonstrate the suitability of the controller. The transient and steady-state performance of the closed-loop control over a wide range of operating points shows satisfactory operation of the proposed controller. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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