Design of low-profile nanocrystalline transformer in high-current phase shifted DC-DC converter

Y Wang, SWH de Haan, JA Ferreira

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    Abstract

    In the high-current phase-shifted DC-DC converter, the high-frequency transformer is a key component. Its conduction loss needs to be reduced and the leakage inductance needs to be specifically tuned. This paper investigates the design of low-profile nanocrystalline transformer for high-current phase-shifted DC-DC converters. The core dimension optimization to minimize the transformer loss is proposed. A lossless method of tuning the leakage inductance of the transformer, suitable for low-profile nanocrystalline transformer, is discussed. Designed for a dual active bridge (DAB) converter with high current transients, the planar transformers with both ferrite (3C90) and nanocrystalline (FT-3M) materials are compared. From these comparisons, the benefits and drawbacks of the low-profile nanocrystalline cores are identified.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2010 International IEEE Energy Conversion Congress & Exposition
    EditorsT Habetler, R Harley
    Place of PublicationAtlanta, USA
    PublisherIEEE Society
    Pages2177-2181
    Number of pages5
    ISBN (Print)978-1-4244-5286-6
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010
    EventECCE 2010, IEEE Energy Conversion Congress & Expo, Atlanta, USA - Piscataway, NJ, USA
    Duration: 12 Sept 201016 Sept 2010

    Publication series

    Name
    PublisherIEEE

    Conference

    ConferenceECCE 2010, IEEE Energy Conversion Congress & Expo, Atlanta, USA
    Period12/09/1016/09/10

    Keywords

    • conference contrib. refereed
    • Conf.proc. > 3 pag

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