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MDPI, Machines, 8(11), p. 777, 2023

DOI: 10.3390/machines11080777

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Design of Novel Modified Double-Ended Forward Converter for Stepper Motor Drive

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Abstract

This paper presents the design and analysis of a modified double-ended forward converter (DEFC) for stepper motor-based robotic applications. The proposed converter topology provides galvanic isolation between the input and output while also higher efficiency with a smooth operative system, making it suitable for use in robotic systems that require both power and control signals to be transmitted. The paper also discusses the control strategy for the converter, which uses Proportional Integral (PI) to regulate the output voltage and current. The control strategy is implemented using a microcontroller-based system, which provides precise control of the output parameters. The converter is tested using a stepper motor-based load, and the results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed topology and control strategy. In addition to the experimental results, the paper also presents a detailed analysis of the converter’s performance. The analysis includes the input voltage and current, capacitor voltage, MOSFET parameters, output voltage and current, and calculation of efficiency. The analysis results show that the proposed converter topology and control strategy offer high efficiency comparing to existing converting approaches. Overall, the proposed double-ended forward converter offers a suitable solution for stepper motor-based robotic applications, providing efficient and reliable power and control signals. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed converter topology and control strategy, making it a promising option for use in future robotic systems.