Design and implementation of a ZCS two-switch forward converter with variable inductor

P. T. Chen, T. J. Liang, L. S. Yang, M. Y. Cheng, S. M. Chen

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Abstract

A zero-current-switching (ZCS) two-switch DC-DC forward converter with variable-inductor is presented in this paper. The quasi-resonant technique is employed to achieve ZCS operation. This variable inductor technique is used to reduce the switching losses and the peak value of the outputdiode current. Thus, the conversion efficiency can be improved. Moreover, the voltage across the active switch is clamped at the DC-source input voltage. So, the voltage stress of the active switch is less than that of the conventional DC-DC forward converter. Finally, a prototype circuit is implemented to verify the performance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2010 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2010 - Proceedings
Pages4035-4040
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Event2010 2nd IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2010 - Atlanta, GA, United States
Duration: 2010 Sept 122010 Sept 16

Publication series

Name2010 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2010 - Proceedings

Other

Other2010 2nd IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAtlanta, GA
Period10-09-1210-09-16

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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