Parity-Time-Symmetry-Based WPT Systems with Homogenous Transmitter Coils for Drone Applications

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Abstract

Parity-time (PT) symmetry has proven to be helpful in wireless power transfer (WPT) systems, as it provides constant output power and efficiency independent of the coupling factor k. The problem facing PT-symmetry WPT systems is their inability to soft switch due to the introduction of a negative resistance, which decreases the total system efficiency. In this paper, we propose a control method to achieve soft switching in a specific charging area by combining a PT-symmetry-based WPT system with a homogenous transmitter coil. The homogenous transmitter coil will provide a constant coupling factor between it and the receiving coil within the homogenous area, allowing for fixed frequency control. The fixed frequency will be slightly higher than the resonance frequency, thereby achieving soft switching. Outside the homogenous area, the controller will switch to resonance tracking mode to achieve PT-symmetry, thereby extending the misalignment tolerance. This study demonstrates a 24-V 100-W 1-MHz WPT system. The experiment shows that the proposed control strategy can yield 3-4% higher total system efficiency within the homogenous area while having constant power output and transfer efficiency. Furthermore, 100% of the transmitter pad area can be utilized, which proves that high misalignment tolerance is achieved.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2024 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition
PublisherIEEE
Publication date29 Feb 2024
Pages2933-2939
Article number10509301
ISBN (Print)979-8-3503-1665-0
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 29 Feb 2024
Event39th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition - Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Long Beach, United States
Duration: 25 Feb 202429 Feb 2024

Conference

Conference39th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition
LocationBeach Convention & Entertainment Center
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLong Beach
Period25/02/202429/02/2024

Keywords

  • Coils
  • Couplings
  • Resistance
  • Transmitters
  • Soft switching
  • Resonant frequency
  • Switches

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