A Single-Input Multi-Output Inverter with Voltage Boosting for Multi-Load Wireless Power Transfer Systems

Multi-load wireless power transfer systems generally require the configuration of multiple transmitting coils. Using traditional single-output inverters will increase the number of inverters, leading to increased system costs and complex structures. Therefore, this paper proposes a single-input multi-output inverter that can drive multiple transmitting coils simultaneously. Compared with traditional single-output inverters and existing multi-output inverters, the proposed inverter utilizes a topology improvement design and an efficient expansion method. By adding only one inductor, one capacitor, and a small number of power switches, it can generate multiple controllable and stable outputs while ensuring output gain, which is expected to simplify the system structure and improve system performance. This paper first introduces the topology evolution process and operating principle of the proposed inverter. Secondly, a mathematical model is established to analyze its operating characteristics, and its parameter design is carried out. Meanwhile, a comparison with existing multi-output inverters is conducted. Then, the resonant compensation networks are analyzed and selected to match the requirements of different loads. Finally, a simulation model of the proposed inverter is constructed, and an experimental setup is set up. The feasibility and superiority of the proposed inverter are verified through simulation and experiments.