Improving the Dynamic Response of a Flying-Capacitor Three-Level Buck Converter

Abstract

This study presents a modified flying capacitor three-level buck dc-dc converter with improved dynamic response. First, the limitations in the transient response improvement of the conventional and three-level buck converters are discussed. Then, the three-level buck converter is modified in a way that it would benefit from a faster dynamic during sudden changes in the load. Finally, a controller is proposed that detects load transients and responds appropriately. In order to verify the effectiveness of the modified topology and the proposed transient controller, a simulation model and a hardware prototype are developed. Analytical, simulation, and experimental results show a significant dynamic response improvement.