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Item Investigation and Performance Evaluation of Novel Single-Switch High-Gain DC-DC Converters for DC Microgrid Applications(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2025) Diwakar Naik, M.; Vinatha Urundady, U.; Naik, M.; Bonthagorla, P.K.This paper introduces a novel single-switch, non-isolated high-gain DC-DC converter for solar photovoltaic (PV) and fuel-cell (FC) applications. These energy sources typically provide a continuous supply of current, necessitating a high-gain DC-DC converter that operates in continuous conduction mode (CCM). This converter draws a continuous input current from the supply and delivers a continuous output current to the load. The performance of the converter is thoroughly analyzed through the development of a state-space model and the derivation of the small signal transfer function, which helps in understanding the converter’s dynamic behavior. Detailed comparisons with existing converters are also presented. Furthermore, an output voltage controller is designed using the k-factor method to effectively regulate the output voltage without requiring a current sensor, even in the presence of input voltage variations. To validate the effectiveness of the converter and its controller, a 150 W prototype was constructed and experimentally verified in a laboratory setting. © 2013 IEEE.Item High-Gain Nonisolated DC–DC Converter with Zero Input Current Ripple for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2025) Shetty, S.; Mishra, S.; Vinatha Urundady, U.This paper presents a novel single-switch, common-ground high-gain DC–DC converter for vehicular applications, integrating a Current Mirror Ripple Cancellation Circuit (CMRCC) to achieve a continuous input current with negligible ripple. The proposed power stage incorporates one switched inductor–capacitor (SLC) cell and one switched capacitor (SC) cell, along with a clamping circuit to reduce voltage stress on the switching device, thereby enhancing efficiency and reliability. This configuration delivers high voltage gain while maintaining control simplicity through a single-switch design and minimizing electromagnetic interference via the common-ground structure. A comprehensive theoretical analysis is provided, covering voltage gain, efficiency, component stress, and open-loop stability. A 48 V/400 V, 350 W laboratory prototype was developed to validate the proposed design under dynamic load and source variations, achieving a peak efficiency of 94.4%, an input current ripple below 1%, and a transient deviation of less than 10% under 30% load and 20% source step changes. These results confirm that the proposed integrated approach offers a compact, high-performance, and application-ready solution for electric vehicle powertrains and renewable energy systems. © 2015 IEEE.Item A Novel Dual-Input Single-Output High-Gain DC-DC Converter for Interfacing Fuel Cell with High-Way Charging Station Applications(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2025) Diwakar Naik, M.D.; Vinatha Urundady, U.This article presents a novel dual-input single-output high-gain dc-dc converter designed specifically for interfacing fuel cells (FCs) with high-way charging station applications. The converter boasts several notable features, including high output voltage gain achieved with only two switches, continuous input current, reduced switch stress, and the ability to provide a reliable continuous power supply. This article elucidates the two operating modes of the converter along with their corresponding switching states. In addition, it delves into the design and analysis of the proposed converter, covering various aspects, such as the development of a state-space model and the derivation of the small-signal transfer function to comprehend the dynamic behavior of the converter. Moreover, a suitable control strategy using the k-factor method has been devised to effectively regulate the output voltage and ensure stability, even in the face of input voltage fluctuations. To validate the effectiveness of both the proposed converter and controller, a 150-W prototype was meticulously constructed and experimentally verified in a laboratory setting. © 2024 IEEE.