Application of the ZVS-PWM commutation cell to a full-bridge DC-DC converter

Authors
Martins, DC Castaldo, FC
Citation
Dc. Martins et Fc. Castaldo, Application of the ZVS-PWM commutation cell to a full-bridge DC-DC converter, IEEE CIRC-I, 46(3), 1999, pp. 379-388
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Eletrical & Eletronics Engineeing
Journal title
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS I-FUNDAMENTAL THEORY AND APPLICATIONS
ISSN journal
10577122 → ACNP
Volume
46
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
379 - 388
Database
ISI
SICI code
1057-7122(199903)46:3<379:AOTZCC>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
This paper presents the analysis and design procedures of a new dc-dc full bridge pulsewidth modulation (PWM) converter, using the zero voltage switch (ZVS)-PWM commutation cell to achieve soft switching. Experimental results obtained from a laboratory prototype rated 1500 W are also presented. It i s demonstrated that the inclusion of the auxiliary switches does not modify the PWM switching pattern. Bench tests on the prototype confirm that the p roposed circuit exhibits high efficiency and behaves as a constant voltage source over an extended power output range.