A high-frequency, low volume, point-of-load power supply for distributed power systems

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1988 · IEEE Trans. Power Electron.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/63.4333· OSTI ID:5427747

Casey, L F; Schlecht, M F

A resonant version of the dc-dc forward converter is presented in this paper. It is a topology capable of operation in the 10-MHz range, and it can be used for very low volume point-of-load conversion in distributed power systems. In comparison to other resonant topologies, this converter takes advantage of a very low transformer leakage inductance to achieve zero-voltage switching of all its power semiconductor devices. Its resonant ring is also independent of load current. A 50-watt prototype operating at 3.6 MHz and a discussion of the component work necessary to reach 10 MHz are presented.

• Research Organization: Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139 (US)
• OSTI ID: 5427747
• Journal Information: IEEE Trans. Power Electron.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Power Electron.; (United States) Vol. 3:1; ISSN ITPEE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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FREQUENCY RANGE
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