Publication Date

Spring 5-3-2026

Document Type

Student Project

First Advisor

Zinger, Donald

Degree Name

B.S. (Bachelor of Science)

Department

Department of Electrical Engineering

Abstract

The purpose of this senior design project is to design and build a Cuk converter, a type of buck–boost converter. The project involves developing an analytical model and validating it through hardware testing. Cuk converters are important because they are widely used in everyday electronics, particularly in renewable energy systems such as solar power, power supplies, and electric vehicles. Their ability to increase, decrease, and reverse the polarity of voltage makes them flexible. The continuous input and output currents result in low ripple, reducing component stress and improving efficiency. To achieve these goals, simulations will be conducted using LTspice to model the circuit and visualize performance. A time study will be conducted across different voltage levels, along with careful component selection and mathematical analysis, to confirm the theoretical feasibility. The ultimate goal is to complete a functional prototype supported by simulation data, time studies, and analytical validation.

Download

Share

COinS