STMicroelectronics AN3392 SPV1020 Interleaved Boost Converter Application Note

This document describes the SPV1020, a monolithic DC-DC boost converter designed to maximize the power generated by photovoltaic panels independent of temperature and the amount of solar radiation. It uses an embedded logic to perform the MPPT (maximum power point tracking) algorithm on the PV cells connected to the converter.

Brand: STMicroelectronics
Category: Other Electronics
Document type: Application Note
Language: English
Pages: 57
File format: PDF
File size: 5.6 MB
Published: 06 August, 2012
Updated: 01 October, 2023
Model: SPV1020
MD5 checksum: B5DEAB169D3941B4FF417807C94AA810
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About this manual

This document details the design of a photovoltaic system utilizing the SPV1020, a monolithic DC-DC boost converter featuring an embedded Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithm. The SPV1020 is designed to maximize power generation from PV panels independent of temperature and solar radiation levels. It employs a 4-phase interleaved topology to avoid electrolytic capacitors and includes embedded Power MOSFETs for active switching and synchronous rectification.

What's inside

Application overview
SPV1020 description
Operating modes
Voltage regulation
Pin description
Absolute maximum ratings
External component selection
Layout guidelines
Bill of material
Package mechanical data

Specifications

Switching frequency	100 KHz
Duty cycle range	5% to 90%
Package type	PowerSSO-36

Frequently asked questions

What is the primary function of the SPV1020?

The SPV1020 is a monolithic DC-DC boost converter designed to maximize the power generated by photovoltaic panels independent of temperature and the amount of solar radiation.

How does the SPV1020 track maximum power?

It uses embedded logic which performs the MPPT (maximum power point tracking) algorithm on the PV cells connected to the converter.

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