Mostafa Jalalian-Ebrahimi, M. A. Shamsi-Nejad,
Volume 21, Issue 1 (March 2025)
Abstract
This paper proposes an inductive power transfer (IPT) system to maintain stable power transfer and improve efficiency for battery charging performance across a wide range of coupling coefficient variations. The proposed IPT system uses series-series (S-S) and series-inductor-capacitor-inductor (S-LCL) compensation. In both compensation configurations, the rectifier operates in half-bridge (HB) and full-bridge (FB) modes. By using the correct switching pattern between compensation networks and the rectifier, four transfer power-coupling coefficient (P-k) curves are created. A 400 W prototype simulated in MATLAB demonstrates that, with the proposed method, output power fluctuation is limited to only 3% for coupling coefficients varying from 0.1 to 0.4, with system efficiency ranging from 80% to 95.9%. Compared to other methods, the proposed structure provides stable power transfer over an ultra-wide coupling variation and does not require special coil design, clamp circuit design, or complex control.
Gholamreza Khademevatan, Ali Jalali,
Volume 21, Issue 3 (September 2025)
Abstract
A novel simplified EKV model base analog/RF CMOS design pre-SPICE tool is presented in this paper. Addition to facilitating the sizing process, this CAD tool can also optimize circuit characteristics. By having a web address, users can access it without installing any software. Using a graphical and a numerical view, the designer can select degrees of freedom and observe the MOS circuit performance. Through the use of charts versus IC, the graphical view can show tradeoffs in circuit performance in real-time. Charts can be displayed simultaneously in both linear and logarithmic scales. IC CRIT , is also available and can be displayed on the charts. This tool is not limited to one process and it is possible to select different processes. It is efficient for pre-SPICE designs, enhancing intuitive understanding and the designer's experience for future projects while eliminating the need for trial-and-error simulations. Furthermore, the predicted results align well with simulation outcomes, demonstrating the effectiveness of the design and optimization method presented. Two methodologies for selecting optimum ICs are presented by this tool. These are illustrated by the study of linearity indices, AIP3 and IIP3, in one-stage and two-stage differential amplifiers and the design of a single-ended OTA.
