Abstract
In this paper, we propose that a genetic algorithm and the Taguchi method be employed in the optimal design of a DC-DC converter with an RCD snubber. Such a design reduces the spike voltage (Vdsp) of the power switch and consequently decrease the manufacturing costs. We first investigated the circuit parameters affecting the drain-to-source voltage (Vds) and then determined the ideal circuit parameters using the genetic algorithm, and developed an optimal design of a prototype circuit with the Taguchi method. A comparison of the spike voltage showed the advantages of the optimal circuit design over a non-optimal design. The measured spike voltage for the optimal circuit design showed a 40.5% reduction to 138 V. Therefore, using the genetic algorithm and the Taguchi method in the optimal design of a converter with an RCD snubber is a more economical, practical, and efficient circuit design, which can be easily applied to other electronic circuits to optimize their design for various quality characteristics.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 901-906 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of Marine Science and Technology |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 Dec 1 |
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- Oceanography
- Ocean Engineering
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
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An optimal designed RCD snubber for DC-DC converters. / Huang, Chuan-Kuei; Nien, Hsiau Hsian; Chang, Koan Yuh; Chang, Wen Jer.
In: Journal of Marine Science and Technology, Vol. 18, No. 6, 01.12.2010, p. 901-906.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Huang, Chuan-Kuei
AU - Nien, Hsiau Hsian
AU - Chang, Koan Yuh
AU - Chang, Wen Jer
PY - 2010/12/1
Y1 - 2010/12/1
N2 - In this paper, we propose that a genetic algorithm and the Taguchi method be employed in the optimal design of a DC-DC converter with an RCD snubber. Such a design reduces the spike voltage (Vdsp) of the power switch and consequently decrease the manufacturing costs. We first investigated the circuit parameters affecting the drain-to-source voltage (Vds) and then determined the ideal circuit parameters using the genetic algorithm, and developed an optimal design of a prototype circuit with the Taguchi method. A comparison of the spike voltage showed the advantages of the optimal circuit design over a non-optimal design. The measured spike voltage for the optimal circuit design showed a 40.5% reduction to 138 V. Therefore, using the genetic algorithm and the Taguchi method in the optimal design of a converter with an RCD snubber is a more economical, practical, and efficient circuit design, which can be easily applied to other electronic circuits to optimize their design for various quality characteristics.
AB - In this paper, we propose that a genetic algorithm and the Taguchi method be employed in the optimal design of a DC-DC converter with an RCD snubber. Such a design reduces the spike voltage (Vdsp) of the power switch and consequently decrease the manufacturing costs. We first investigated the circuit parameters affecting the drain-to-source voltage (Vds) and then determined the ideal circuit parameters using the genetic algorithm, and developed an optimal design of a prototype circuit with the Taguchi method. A comparison of the spike voltage showed the advantages of the optimal circuit design over a non-optimal design. The measured spike voltage for the optimal circuit design showed a 40.5% reduction to 138 V. Therefore, using the genetic algorithm and the Taguchi method in the optimal design of a converter with an RCD snubber is a more economical, practical, and efficient circuit design, which can be easily applied to other electronic circuits to optimize their design for various quality characteristics.
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