Variable structure smooth switching strategy of LLC-C resonant converter based on state trajectory control

This paper proposes a smooth mode-switching method based on state trajectory control to suppress overshoot and to shorten switching time during the mode switching of LLC-C resonant converters. First, the resonant tank trajectories of the LLC and LCCL are analyzed. Second, through a transformation of the resonant tank trajectory, the optimal trajectory of the resonant tank switching is drawn. Then the switching optimization cycle time is calculated by a diagram of the optimal trajectory. Thus, the PWM conversion to the optimization cycle is controlled directly when the switching signal comes. By this control method, a smooth transition of the resonant tank voltage and current between the two modes is achieved. At last, a prototype with a rated power of 500 W is built to check the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed switching method. Experiment results show that the current surge of the resonant tank is reduced from 12.3 to 8.6 A when the state trajectory control is applied. The voltage surge of the second resonant capacitor in parallel is reduced from 906 to 712 V. Meanwhile, the switching time is shortened by 0.21 ms, which speeds up the switching process.