New Class of Power Converter for Performing the Multiple Operations in a Single Converter: Universal Power Converter

Universal power converters (UPCs) have aroused significant attention in performing multiple operations a single converter. Furthermore, they contribute to economic operation and improved system performance. In this work, new configuration of the universal converter (UPC) was proposed by using simple switching arrangement. It can perform different modes operations, such as AC–DC, DC–DC, DC–AC, AC–AC, cyclo-converter operations. DC–DC conversion, buck mode, boost buck–boost mode Moreover, DC–AC it gives better total harmonic distortion (THD). The effectiveness verified an extensive simulation, MATLAB/Simulink environment. A low-power prototype circuit designed test viability validated with simulation results.