Modeling of conduction losses in PWM converters operating in discontinuous conduction mode

Abstract

In this paper, a non-ideal PWM switch model considering conduction losses is developed. This issue was considered in the past only with the assumption that the inductor current ripple is negligible compared with its average value. Derivation of the new model is based on the energy loss invariant principle. The resulting model can be applied to simulating large inductor current ripple conditions. Accuracy of the proposed model is verified through Pspice simulation using the buck and boost converters.