| Title |
The operational characteristics of the AT Forward Multi-Resonant Converter |
| Abstract |
The multi-resonant converter(MRC) minimizes a parasitic oscillation by using the resonant tank circuit absorbed parasitic reactances existing in a converter circuit. So it is possible that the converter operated at a high frequency has a high efficiency because the losses are reduced. Such a MHz high frequency applications provide a high power density[W/inch³] of the converter. But the resonant voltage stress across a switch of the resonant tank circuit is 4~5 times a input voltage. This high voltage stress increases the conduction loss because of on-resistance of a MOSFET with higher rating. Thus, in this paper we proposed the alternated multi-resonant converter (AT MRC) differ from the clamp made multi-resonant converter and applicated it to the forward MRC. The AT forward MRC can reduce the voltage stress to 2~3 tines a input voltage by using two series input capacitors. The control circuit is simple because two resonant switches are driven directly by the output pulse of the voltage controlled oscillator. This circuit type is verified through the experimental converter with 48V input voltage, 5V/50W output voltage/power and PSpice simulation. The measured maximum voltage stress is 170V of 2.9 times the input voltage and the maximum efficiency of 81.66% is measured. |