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Key components determination method for DC-DC converter life assessment

  • Beihang University

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Abstract

Since increasing complexity of the device, harsh environment, the growing importance of applied electronic systems, life assessment for the DC-DC converter becomes imperative. There are some weaknesses in the existing methods. A method for key components determination used in DC-DC converter life assessment was presented in this paper. Firstly, the simulation circuit of the converter was built. According to the input and output waveforms of the components and the module, the key components under electrical stress of life assessment for DC-DC converter were determined. They are power switches, diodes, optocouplers, and output filter capacitors. Then the simplified 3D model of the converter was established. After analyzing the normal range of operating temperature of the components, the key components under the effects of temperature are power switches tubes, diodes, transformers and optocouplers. Finally, a random vibration analysis was conducted and the key components under the effects of random vibration of life assessment for DC-DC converter were determined, which include transformers, reset windings, output inductors, diodes, PWM chips and optocouplers. We can conclude that the key components of life assessment for the DC-DC converter based on three different simulation methods include power switches, transformers, diodes, and optocouplers. It can be seen that the method presented in this paper is feasible for DC-DC converter life assessment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2014 Prognostics and System Health Management Conference, PHM 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages493-498
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479979585
DOIs
StatePublished - 16 Dec 2014
Event2014 Prognostics and System Health Management Conference, PHM 2014 - Zhangiiaijie City, China
Duration: 24 Aug 201427 Aug 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of 2014 Prognostics and System Health Management Conference, PHM 2014

Conference

Conference2014 Prognostics and System Health Management Conference, PHM 2014
Country/TerritoryChina
CityZhangiiaijie City
Period24/08/1427/08/14

Keywords

  • DC-DC Converters
  • Key Components
  • Life Assessment

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