Design and Optimization of Voltage Mode PWM Control of DC-DC Buck Converter with a PI-Lead Compensator Using the Simulated Annealing Algorithm

Abstract

This paper presents a method for improving the performance of DC-DC Buck Converter Systems using voltage mode Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) control. We explore the effectiveness of Proportional-Integral (PI) and Lead Compensator controllers in enhancing system stability, minimizing voltage fluctuations, and improving load response. The system is modeled through transfer functions, and the controllers' impacts are analyzed both individually and in tandem. A key contribution of this work is the optimization of the PI-Lead Compensator parameters utilizing the Simulated Annealing Algorithm, which is fine-tuned to improve phase margin, gain crossover frequency, and steady state error. These parameters are critical for optimizing the system’s output performance. Through MATLAB simulations, we demonstrate the iterative process of parameter optimization and validate the algorithm's efficacy in managing the DC-DC Buck Converter. The results highlight the enhanced performance achieved with the optimized parameters, providing a viable solution for effective control of DC-DC Buck Converter Systems.

Keywords

• DC-DC Buck Converter
• Voltage Mode PWM Control
• PI-Lead Compensator
• Simulated Annealing Algorithm

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