Browsing by Author "Yigit, Hayri"

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Comparative Analysis of Modulation Shapes on Laser Diode Performance with a High-Efficiency LLC Resonant Converter Driver
(Wiley, 2026) Yigit, Hayri; Rifat boynuegri, Ali; Tekgun, Burak
High-power laser diodes (LDs) are key components in laser-based wireless power transfer (WPT) systems, where end-to-end efficiency is one of the most critical performance metrics. This study investigates the driving performance of an LD powered by a high-efficiency LLC resonant converter under three distinct excitation waveforms-sinusoidal, triangular, and rectified-sine-using a MATLAB/SIMULINK model and an experimental setup designed to reproduce real-world operating conditions. Each waveform is synthesized through frequency modulation of a full-bridge inverter stage and filtered at the output. The analysis examines the impact of modulation shape on output current ripple, converter efficiency, and overall LD efficiency. Experimental validation confirms the simulation trends, underscoring the trade-offs between waveform smoothness, implementation complexity, and efficiency. Beyond confirming that constant-current operation yields the highest LD efficiency, this study explicitly quantifies how low-frequency current ripple induced by different modulation waveforms propagates through the LLC resonant converter, alters RMS current stress, and translates into measurable efficiency degradation at both the driver and LD levels. By experimentally correlating waveform symmetry, ripple magnitude, and loss mechanisms, the work establishes practical design boundaries for waveform-modulated laser drivers in WPT systems.
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LLC Laser Driver for Laser Wireless Power Transfer Application
(IEEE, 2024) Yigit, Hayri; Boynuegri, A. Rifat; Tekgun, Burak
Laser Wireless Power Transfer (LWPT) represents a cutting-edge technology for the long-range transmission of energy, distinguished by its capability for high-power transfer and adaptability to mobile applications. The effectiveness of this system is significantly tied to its transmitter component, comprising the Laser Diode (LD) and its associated driving circuitry. This research address to enhance system efficiency by introducing a specially designed LLC converter circuit, aimed at improving the overall efficiency of both the driver circuit and the LD driving process while minimizing current ripple. The proposed circuit underwent comprehensive simulation using MATLAB/SIMULINK, resulting in noteworthy outcomes that showcased an impressive efficiency of 98.44% within the LD driver circuit.