This interleaved PFC-power supply was developed already some years ago to our customer manufacturing X-ray machines.
Interleaved PFC involves the use of multiple interleaved converters to achieve power factor correction. These converters work together to process the input power, distribute the load, and collectively improve the power factor.
The term ”interleaved” refers to the alternating or sequential operation of these multiple power stages.
Like in this case two-phase interleaved PFC, the two power stages operate in sequence, handling portions of the load in turn.
The interleaved converters are designed to share the current equally, ensuring that each power stage contributes its fair share to the overall load. Current sharing helps balance the load across the converters, improving efficiency and reliability.
Interleaved PFC reduces current and voltage ripple, leading to a smoother power delivery. This reduction in ripple helps lower stress on the components, improving the overall reliability and lifespan of the system.
By distributing the load across two converters and ensuring balanced operation, interleaved PFC typically improve the overall efficiency of the power factor correction system.