DC-DC Converter Theory (A Vicor Power Techtorial)

Focus:

Video tutorial explains the principle of zero current switching (ZCS) applied in resonant converters. The operation of ZCS converters is explained using block diagrams of Vicor's dc-dc converter modules as design examples. Timing diagrams are presented to explain the ZCS power transfer and the zero-current switching of resonant power converters is contrasted with the hard-switching of pulse-width modulated (PWM) power converters. The tutorial also explains the role of external components (fuse and capacitors) required for proper operation of the resonant converters.

What you’ll learn:

• How to understand operation of zero-current switching, resonant power converters

Notes:

One of Vicor's video tutorials.

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Author & Publication:

Marco Panizza, Manager, European Applications Engineering, Vicor, Vendor website, Dec 31 2008

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