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Recently, there has been an increase in the application of fuzzy logic controllers (FLCs) for control of power electronic converters. Due to the FLCs' complex algorithm, their realization often calls for a compromise between cost and performance. In this paper, it is shown that the rule table of most of the two-input FLCs used with power converters can be approximated into a single nonlinearity. This allows the controller to be easily realized using simple, fast, and inexpensive analog circuits. The simplified 'nonlinear function controller (NLFC)' developed in this manner is shown to be equivalent in performance to the original FLC through simulations. The NLFC concept is then applied to PI-FLC, a type of FLC popular in power converter control applications. This results in the PI-FLC being replaced by a simple 'nonlinear PI controller (NPIC).' Using this simplification, the design of NPICs to obtain good dynamic performance in power converters is explained. An example design of NPIC for controlling a dc-dc boost power converter is presented. Experimental results are also presented to demonstrate the superior dynamic performance of the converter with NPIC versus that of a linear-PI controller. Index Terms--Dynamic response, fuzzy control, fuzzy logic, pulsewidth-modulated (PWM) power converters, switched-mode power supplies, Topelitz matrices.

This paper proposes a design criterion for calculating the resonant auxiliary elements of zero-voltage transition dc-dc pulsewidth-modulated (PWM) converters that use a dc auxiliary voltage source. The proposed criterion is based on stored energy in resonant auxiliary elements and takes into account the influence of the auxiliary voltage source value. Using this criterion, the reactive energy can be kept at a minimum level and a reduction of the auxiliary elements current ratings is achieved, which leads to lower conduction losses and improved converter efficiency. In addition, a reduction in size of auxiliary magnetic elements can be accomplished. To illustrate the usefulness of the proposed design criterion, the paper compares results obtained from the True-PWM Zero-Voltage Switching pole boost converter designed according to the proposed criterion, and from the original design guidelines. Experimental results show an efficiency gain of about 1% for a wide load range and 1.5% at full load. In addition, a reduction of about 52% in the auxiliary transformer volume for the implemented prototype was achieved, ensuring a reduction in overall converter size. Experimental results were obtained using a 1-kW 100-kHz laboratory prototype. Index Terms--DC-DC power conversion, pulsewidth-modulated (PWM) power converters, switching circuits.

A new control strategy has been developed for interfacing a neutral-point-clamped active rectifier with the mains. In particular, a method, based on the modulation of the input currents amplitudes, is proposed to compensate the dc-link capacitors voltages fluctuations. The proposed strategy gives good results in all the operating conditions, but it appears to be very useful especially in no-load or low-load operations, where other methods fail. Analytical, simulation, and experimental results, derived from a reduced-scale prototype, are presented and confirm the validity of the proposed approach. Index Terms--AC-DC power conversion, active rectifiers, high-power drives, medium-voltage drives, neutral-point-clamped (NPC) rectifiers, pulsewidth modulation (PWM).