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In this article, three impedance networks based on three-winding switched-coupled-inductors (SCLs) are proposed that are improved compared to the successfully modified series and tapped SCL quasi-Z-source networks (mS/TSCL-qZSN). The proposed networks have three coupled windings in their topologies with their two turn ratios to be chosen arbitrarily, instead of only one turn ratio compared to the mS/TSCL-qZSNs. Consequently, a high degree of design flexibility is achieved that is accompanied by low peaks of both magnetizing and input currents, which let smaller magnetic elements including both the total required coupled inductances and the input inductance. Also, with the new configuration of the proposed circuits, the components' stresses, such as the total capacitors' voltages and the total switching device power ratings, are remarkably reduced compared to the origins. The performance principles and design criteria are explained in the article. Then, the investigative experimental results on a dc–dc laboratory prototype are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A new class of impedance networks is proposed in this paper. The proposed coupled-inductors-based impedance cells, called the series and the tapped switched-coupled-inductors, are employed within the (quasi) switched boost networks. The achieved impedance networks based on the proposed cells offer very high conversion gains with less-than-unity turn ratios (n < 1), which simplifies the realization of the magnetic element and at the same time reduces the number and size of passive components. The high boosting capability is achieved with small shoot-through durations that bring some additional advantages, such as low ratings of switching devices. The circuit analysis and operation concepts as well as a design procedure for the components of the proposed impedance networks are presented. Theoretical achievements are confirmed through experiments on a 220 W dc–dc converter laboratory setup. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, a novel direct ac–ac converter based on the coupled inductor Z-source networks is proposed that offers a wide range of buck–boost operation. A total of two Z-source networks, called the coupled switched inductor and the modified switched coupled inductor, are employed that enable the ac–ac converter to deliver a wide voltage range. The proposed converter with both networks provides free-wheeling current paths for the inductors currents during the state transitions, which results in solving the commutation problems and the need for snubber circuits. A simple switching strategy is then proposed that helps to share a common magnetic core between the coupled inductors. For any particular voltage gain, the proposed structures require a smaller duty cycle compared to the conventional ones; therefore, a smaller inductance is required. Simulation and experimental results are provided to confirm the theoretical achievements. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]