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In this paper, a systematic and analytical study of non-isolated topologies belonging to the family of reduced redundant power processing (R2P2) converters is presented. Based on this study, all the non-isolated R2P2 topologies that can be implemented in reality are derived. Detailed examples clarify all possible cases of this analysis. In addition to this, the voltage ratio and the efficiency for each one of the R2P2 configurations are calculated, being further illustrated with examples. A comparison among configurations is also discussed with criteria the high step-up voltage gain and efficiency, aiming for high-power applications. One of these R2P2 converters is selected for further examination, as the most suitable for such applications. The theoretical analysis, as well as the calculations of the step-up voltage ratio and efficiency of the selected converter, is compared to experimental results conducted on a 2-kW laboratory prototype designed to operate in various step-up voltage ratios and in a high-power range, proving the effectiveness of the proposed investigation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper deals with the theoretical analysis and construction of an inverter that is suitable as an excitation source for high-frequency measurements (up to 1.3 MHz) on magnetic components. Quantities as output current, operation frequency range, and harmonic content of the output voltage are discussed. The interaction between the power part and the control circuit is investigated by experimental verification of the theoretically extracted equations that describe the inverter's operation. As an application example, the proposed inverter is used for the implementation of ferrite core specific loss measurements in a frequency range not included in the data sheet and for the investigation of high-frequency insulation performance of enameled wires. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]