Desenvolvimento de topologias com redução do processamento redundante de energia para acionamento de leds

Abstract

This work presents the research and development of a connection method for static converters, called Optimized Cascade, which aims to reduce the redundant power processing in multiple stage topologies for LED driving. An initial analysis of possible solutions available on the literature is conducted, where different kinds of solutions are demonstrated, their characteristics and how they can be classified. Afterward, an analysis of the general characteristics of the optimized cascade is presented, as well as the method employed to reduce the bus capacitance value. This reduction aims to replace the electrolytic capacitor for alternative technologies, in order to increase the lifespan of the LED driver. One of the inovations of this work is the proposal of a project methodology, focusing the conversion efficiency and the capacitance reduction. Besides that, a mathematical model of the optimized cascade was derived, so as to establish the impact of the bus voltage ripple on the LED current. From this model, it has been possible to determine parameters for choosing the best operating mode for the second stage and the estimation of capacitance reduction-. Also, some controllers were analyzed to control the PC stage, on which the resonant controller has been proposed for demanding projects, regarding the capacitance value and LED current ripple. Finally, two prototypes were mounted and tested, where an efficiency of thereabout 90% was get with a power factor of 0; 99, along with total compliance with the power quality parameters and flicker. In both prototypes film capacitors were employed, contributing to enhance the lifespan of the converter, making it compatible with LED lifespan.