Power Conversion Modeling Methodology Based on Building Block Models

Abstract

Power systems modeling tools used to analyze static and dynamic characteristics usually rely on detailed and complex models, thus taking a long simulation time. Due to the acceleration of time to market of today's computing platforms, it is required to arrive at feasible solution options in a short amount of time to meet cost and time targets. Specifically, the areas of power conversion and power management traditionally rely on experimental verification and are lacking in computer design methodologies. In this paper, a modeling methodology based on fundamental building block models for power delivery systems is presented to address the aspects of energy efficiency optimization, area occupied by the power delivery solution and the cost associated with power conversion.