Research Article

Robust State Observation in Buck-Boost Converters Using a Luenberger Observer

Volume: 13 Number: 2 December 24, 2025
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Robust State Observation in Buck-Boost Converters Using a Luenberger Observer

Abstract

This paper presents the design and implementation of a Luenberger observer for state estimation in a buck-boost converter. The converter is modeled using the average state-space representation, and system observability is examined to ensure the feasibility of accurate estimation. The observer is designed to estimate internal states, such as inductor current, using only capacitor voltage measurements. Pole placement techniques are employed to achieve fast and stable convergence by appropriately selecting observer poles and computing the gain matrix. Simulation studies conducted in MATLAB demonstrate that the proposed observer provides accurate and robust state estimation under varying operating conditions. The results confirm its effectiveness for real-time monitoring and its potential integration with advanced control strategies in power electronic systems.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Mathematical Methods and Special Functions, Calculus of Variations, Mathematical Aspects of Systems Theory and Control Theory

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

December 24, 2025

Publication Date

December 24, 2025

Submission Date

May 30, 2025

Acceptance Date

November 7, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 13 Number: 2

APA
Evran, F. (2025). Robust State Observation in Buck-Boost Converters Using a Luenberger Observer. Mus Alparslan University Journal of Science, 13(2), 251-261. https://doi.org/10.18586/msufbd.1709992
AMA
1.Evran F. Robust State Observation in Buck-Boost Converters Using a Luenberger Observer. Mus Alparslan University Journal of Science. 2025;13(2):251-261. doi:10.18586/msufbd.1709992
Chicago
Evran, Fatih. 2025. “Robust State Observation in Buck-Boost Converters Using a Luenberger Observer”. Mus Alparslan University Journal of Science 13 (2): 251-61. https://doi.org/10.18586/msufbd.1709992.
EndNote
Evran F (December 1, 2025) Robust State Observation in Buck-Boost Converters Using a Luenberger Observer. Mus Alparslan University Journal of Science 13 2 251–261.
IEEE
[1]F. Evran, “Robust State Observation in Buck-Boost Converters Using a Luenberger Observer”, Mus Alparslan University Journal of Science, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 251–261, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.18586/msufbd.1709992.
ISNAD
Evran, Fatih. “Robust State Observation in Buck-Boost Converters Using a Luenberger Observer”. Mus Alparslan University Journal of Science 13/2 (December 1, 2025): 251-261. https://doi.org/10.18586/msufbd.1709992.
JAMA
1.Evran F. Robust State Observation in Buck-Boost Converters Using a Luenberger Observer. Mus Alparslan University Journal of Science. 2025;13:251–261.
MLA
Evran, Fatih. “Robust State Observation in Buck-Boost Converters Using a Luenberger Observer”. Mus Alparslan University Journal of Science, vol. 13, no. 2, Dec. 2025, pp. 251-6, doi:10.18586/msufbd.1709992.
Vancouver
1.Fatih Evran. Robust State Observation in Buck-Boost Converters Using a Luenberger Observer. Mus Alparslan University Journal of Science. 2025 Dec. 1;13(2):251-6. doi:10.18586/msufbd.1709992