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AHP based evaluation method for technology readiness level of DC-DC converter

  • Beihang University

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Abstract

DC-DC converter is an electronic circuit that converts a source of direct current (DC) from one voltage level to another. It's widely used because of its short design period and high reliability. It is very important to evaluate technology readiness level (TRL) of DC-DC converter accurately. In this paper, Analytic hierarchy process (AHP) based evaluation method is proposed to calculate TRL value of DC-DC converter. A hierarchy model of objective remaining to be evaluated needs to be developed in the beginning. The structure of model is divided into three layers respectively called objective layer, criteria layer and alterative layer. Objective layer consists of the device itself and comprises several criterions such as technology, material, design and manufacturing. The third layer includes all concerning specific elements. Then, assign weight value for each criterion and construct normalized pairwise comparison matrix. Maximum eigenvalue and corresponding eigenvector is calculated by mathematical method for further consistency examination, which ensures the reliability of decision maker. Finally, TRL of the device can be calculated as 0.93 according to known TRL value of each element of it. The result shows that TRL of DC-DC converter is more than 0.9, which means it is in the condition of high maturity and is suitable for large-scale application.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2016 11th International Conference on Reliability, Maintainability and Safety
Subtitle of host publicationIntegrating Big Data, Improving Reliability and Serving Personalization, ICRMS 2016
EditorsWenhua Chen
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509027149
DOIs
StatePublished - 25 Sep 2017
Event11th International Conference on Reliability, Maintainability and Safety, ICRMS 2016 - Hangzhou, China
Duration: 26 Oct 201628 Oct 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings of 2016 11th International Conference on Reliability, Maintainability and Safety: Integrating Big Data, Improving Reliability and Serving Personalization, ICRMS 2016

Conference

Conference11th International Conference on Reliability, Maintainability and Safety, ICRMS 2016
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHangzhou
Period26/10/1628/10/16

Keywords

  • Analytic hierarchy process
  • Consistency
  • DC-DC converter
  • Pairwise comparison matrix
  • TRL

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