摘要
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.
原文 | English |
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頁(從 - 到) | 901-906 |
頁數 | 6 |
期刊 | Journal of Marine Science and Technology |
卷 | 18 |
發行號 | 6 |
出版狀態 | Published - 2010 十二月 1 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Oceanography
- Ocean Engineering
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering