Hybrid PS full bridge and LLC half bridge DC-DC converter for low-voltage and high-current output applications

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Abstract

A hybrid phase shifted full bridge (PSFB) and LLC half bridge (HB) dc-dc converter for low-voltage and high-current output applications is proposed in this paper. The PSFB shares its lagging leg with the LLC-HB and their outputs are parallel connected. When the output current is small, the energy of LLC circuit in combination with the energy stored in the leakage inductance of PSFB's transformer can help the lagging leg switches to realize ZVS turn on, which can reduce voltage stress and avoid annoying voltage spikes over switches. For the power distribution at rated load, the PSFB converter undergoes most of the power while the LLC-HB converter working as an auxiliary part converts only a small portion of the total power. To improve the conversion efficiency, synchronous rectification technique for the PSFB dc-dc converter is implemented. The design principle is given in view of ZVS for lagging leg switches and low transconductance of LLC converter. The validity of the proposed converter has been verified by experimental results of a 2.5kW prototype.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAPEC 2014 - 29th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1088-1094
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9781479923250
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event29th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2014 - Fort Worth, TX, United States
Duration: 16 Mar 201420 Mar 2014

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings - IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition - APEC

Conference

Conference29th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityFort Worth, TX
Period16/03/1420/03/14

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