Abstract:
This paper presents a steady-state analysis of the isolated class-E2 converter outside nominal operation. By transforming the isolated class-E2 converter into the typical...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
This paper presents a steady-state analysis of the isolated class-E2 converter outside nominal operation. By transforming the isolated class-E2 converter into the typical topology of the class-E inverter, the switching patterns can be comprehended on the parameter spaces easily. The output power and the power-conversion efficiency can be expressed as functions of circuit parameters such as coupling coefficient of the transformer, load resistance, and operating frequency. The class-E2 wireless power transfer (WPT) system was designed and implemented in this paper for verifying the analytical expressions. The analytical predictions of system performance against coupling-coefficient and load-resistance variations agreed with PSpice simulation and experimental results quantitatively, which showed the validity of the analytical expressions. Comparisons between the class-E2 and classD-E WPT systems are shown along with their discussions. Additionally, two application examples of the analytical expressions are introduced in this paper, which shows the usefulness of the analytical equations.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics ( Volume: 64, Issue: 4, April 2017)