5 Conclusion

This technical white paper outlined a new single stage converter (cycloconverter) that makes implementation of the micro inverter and portable power station more efficient, smaller in size while reducing cost at the same time. The power conversion control algorithm is based on extended-phase shift with additional frequency modulation. This increases the efficiency on mid- and low-output power levels. By using a novel real-time C2000™ MCU the control algorithm can be run with out the need for external FPGA or need for a dedicated ASIC.