A Study of a Networked Control System under Time Delay

Abstract

DC-DC converters, also known as voltage converters play a crucial role in many applications where efficient power conversion is required. Power supplies, renewable energy systems, electric vehicles are just a few examples of the diverse applications of DC-DC converters. Their ability to efficiently convert and regulate DC voltage levels makes them indispensable in numerous industries and electronic systems, enabling reliable power conversion and efficient utilization of electrical energy. DC-DC converters are connected in parallel to share the load current and increase the overall power handling capacity. The control signals are exchanged through wired or wireless communications, hence improving the reliability, flexibility and the scalability of the systems. However, the communication over the network faces several challenges, making the system performance prone to time delay and packet loss. This paper studies the stability of a Master-Slave DC/Dc converters over Can bus. The networked control system is formulated and the stability conditions are presented.