A Review/Steady State Analysis of SEPIC Topologies in the Context of EV Charging Applications

A Review/Steady State Analysis of SEPIC Topologies in the Context of EV Charging Applications
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© 2025 by IJETT Journal
Volume-73 Issue-9
Year of Publication : 2025
Author : Minu Theresa Mathew, M Karuppasamy Pandian
DOI : 10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V73I9P129

How to Cite?
Minu Theresa Mathew, M Karuppasamy Pandian,"A Review/Steady State Analysis of SEPIC Topologies in the Context of EV Charging Applications", International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, vol. 73, no. 9, pp.342-355, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V73I9P129

Abstract
A SEPIC converter (Single-Ended Primary Inductor Converter) is an ideal converting device that converts DC to a higher value/lower value, depending on the application requirements. The study focuses on reviewing different SEPIC topologies and considering the application of EV charging. Since the topology can realize a broader bandwidth of power variations and can result in several operation voltage ranges, the SEPIC topology is considered ideal in the context of EV charging. The detailed operation of different topologies is studied, and the resulting operation modes and steady state analysis of the operation modes are also studied. On the basis of the study, a comparison of the desired features with reference to EV application was made, and a conclusion on the basis of the study resulted in the ideal operation realm of the converter.

Keywords
SEPIC, Interleaved Converter, Coupled Inductor Converter, Quasi-Resonant Converter.

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