A Capacitive Galvanically Isolated Full-Bridge Converter

Pierpaolo Granello*, Luigi Schirone, Pavol Bauer

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalArticleScientificpeer-review

3 Downloads (Pure)

Abstract

This article proposes a transformerless, capacitively isolated converter based on a full-bridge topology with phase shift control. Compared to the existing capacitively isolated converters, the proposed design offers the advantage of zero mean voltage across the isolating capacitors, thereby reducing voltage stress. A comprehensive analytical model is developed to describe the converter’s operation in both continuous and discontinuous conduction modes. The model is validated through an experimental prototype tested at power levels up to 6 kW and switching frequencies up to 500 kHz, achieving a peak conversion efficiency exceeding 98%. The experimental results confirm the accuracy of the theoretical model and waveforms.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7444-7451
Number of pages8
JournalIEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification
Volume11
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025

Bibliographical note

Green Open Access added to TU Delft Institutional Repository as part of the Taverne amendment. More information about this copyright law amendment can be found at https://www.openaccess.nl. Otherwise as indicated in the copyright section: the publisher is the copyright holder of this work and the author uses the Dutch legislation to make this work public.

Keywords

  • Capacitive isolation
  • dc-dc power conversion
  • full-bridge converter
  • isolated converter

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'A Capacitive Galvanically Isolated Full-Bridge Converter'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this