| Abstract |
In the last decade, the number of electronics equipments connected to the AC line has been increased; these equipments present low values of Poyver Factor (PF) and high Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) due to their non-linear behavior [1]. Boost topology has been widely used as PF controller due to its step-up voltage conversion ratio, continuous input current, simple topology, and high efficiency. For high voltage applications, the major concerns of the conventional boost converter are the losses on the power devices, which will affect converter cost and efficiency. In this document, the experimental results of a Boost converter build as a PF controller, are presented. Besides, an analysis of the design compromises to keep in mind in order to develop a PF controller, for the Boost topology case, has been included in this paper. This analysis evaluates the compromises that must be considered when in the design of a PF Controller, we try to obtain the best Power Factor (PF), Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) and construction cost. |
