Load-independent Class EF inverters for inductive wireless power transfer
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Author(s)
Aldhaher, S
Mitcheson, PD
Yates, DC
Type
Conference Paper
Abstract
This paper will present the modelling, analysis and design of a load-independent Class EF inverter. This inverter is able to maintain zero-voltage switching (ZVS) operation and produce a constant output current for any load value without the need for tuning or replacement of components. The load-independent feature of this inverter is beneficial when used as the primary coil driver in multi megahertz high power inductive wireless power transfer (WPT) applications where the distance between the coils and the load are variable. The work here begins with the traditional load-dependent Class EF topology for inversion and then specifies the criteria that are required to be met in order achieve load-independence. The design and development of a 240W load-independent Class EF inverter to drive the primary coil of a 6.78MHz WPT system will be discussed and experimental results will be presented to show the load-independence feature when the distance between the coils of the WPT system changes.
Date Issued
2016-05-06
Date Acceptance
2016-03-20
Citation
2016 IEEE Wireless Power Transfer Conference (WPTC), 2016
Publisher
IEEE
Journal / Book Title
2016 IEEE Wireless Power Transfer Conference (WPTC)
Copyright Statement
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Sponsor
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (E
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (E
Grant Number
EP/L00089X/1
EP/K034804/1 PO: FENG1533856
Source
2016 IEEE Wireless Power Transfer Conference (WPTC)
Publication Status
Published
Start Date
2016-05-05
Finish Date
2016-05-06
Coverage Spatial
Aveiro, Portugal