Baptiste DAIRE will defend his PhD on dec. 10th, 2025 at 3:00 PM.
Place : amphitheatre Marie Curie. 69100 Villeurbanne
[( Multi-MHz Resonant Converters: Concepts, Tools and Methodologies
Jury :
Rapporteurs :
Juan Rivas-Davila, Associate Professor, Université de Stanford
Yves Lembeye, Professeur des Universités, Université Grenoble Alpes, G2ELab
Examinateurs :
Florence Podevin, Professeure des Universités, Université Grenoble Alpes, laboratoire TIMA
Ying Li, Assistant Professor, Université de Nottingham
Hubert Razik, Professeur des Universités, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Laboratoire Ampère
Encadrement :
Christian Martin, Professeur des Universités, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Laboratoire Ampère, Directeur de thèse
Invités:
Fabien Sixdenier, Maître de conférence, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Laboratoire Ampère
Charles Joubert, Professeur des Universités, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Laboratoire Ampère
Tanguy Phulpin, Maître de conférence, CentraleSupélec, Laboratoire GEEPS
Abstract :
The growing interest in high-frequency power conversion has driven significant research into resonant topologies operating in the multi-MHz range. While these converters offer compelling benefits in terms of size reduction, efficiency, and dynamic performance, their design presents unique challenges that extend beyond traditional power electronics paradigms.
This thesis investigates the conceptual, methodological, and practical aspects of designing multi-MHz resonant converters. It focuses on the development and application of dedicated tools and design methodologies suited to this frequency domain. A comprehensive framework is proposed to support the design process, from early conceptual modeling to detailed implementation.
The work adopts an exploratory approach and incorporates a historical perspective to contextualize the proposed methodologies within the broader evolution of resonant converter research. The result is a set of insights and analytical methods aimed at supporting the design of next-generation resonant converters in the multi-MHz regime.
Keywords:
VHF power conversion; resonant converter; class EF amplifier; class Φ2 inverter; ZVS/ZdVS converter; transmission line