Applications and market analysis of DC-DC converters

This paper investigates the basic principles of operation of DC-DC converters and their applications. A market analysis was performed. This work was performed to determine the significance of DC-DC converters on the power electronic market. Research was further performed to focus on how buck-boost c...

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Main Authors: Mitchell, S.D., Ncube, S.M., Owen, T.G., Rashid, M.H.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Application software
Buck-boost Converter
Choppers
Circuits
DC-DC power conversion
DC-DC power converters
Effective Efficiency
Insulated gate bipolar transistors
Power electronics
Propulsion
Road vehicle electric propulsion
Switches
Switching converters
Voltage
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Summary:This paper investigates the basic principles of operation of DC-DC converters and their applications. A market analysis was performed. This work was performed to determine the significance of DC-DC converters on the power electronic market. Research was further performed to focus on how buck-boost converters are used in everyday life along with their benefits and shortcomings when designed.
DOI:10.1109/ICECE.2008.4769337