Efficiency optimization of LLC resonant converters operating in wide input- and/or output-voltage range by on-the-fly topology-morphing control

This paper presents a control method for efficiency improvement of the LLC resonant converter operating with a wide input-voltage and/or output-voltage range by means of topology morphing, i.e., changing of power converter's topology to that which is the most optimal for given input-voltage and/or output-voltage conditions. The proposed on-the-fly topology-morphing control maintains a tight regulation of the output during the topology transitions, i.e., topology transitions are made without inducing noticeable output-voltage transients. The performance of the proposed topology morphing method is verified experimentally on an 800-W LLC dc/dc converter prototype designed for a 100-V to 400-V input-voltage range.