STMicroelectronics AN2530 150 W Half Bridge Resonant DC-DC Converter Application Note

150W Half bridge resonant DC-DC converter design


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Brand
STMicroelectronics
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Application Note
Language
English
Pages
13
File format
PDF
File size
197 KB
Published
06 August, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
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About this manual

This document provides a solution for designing a 150 W half bridge resonant DC-DC converter, highlighting advantages such as high efficiency (over 90%) and low noise due to zero voltage switching. It focuses on the power aspects of the design rather than the driver IC itself.

What's inside

  • Functional overview
  • Operational frequencies
  • Transformer and resonant components
  • Converter's protection schemes
  • Full load waveforms
  • References

Specifications

Power Output150 W
TopologyHalf bridge resonant
ControllerL6598
Transformer BrandEpcos
Transformer TypeETD34
Transformer MaterialN67
Maximum Operational Frequency300 KHz

Frequently asked questions

What are the advantages of resonant converters?

They offer high efficiency of over 90% and up to 95%, low generated noise due to ZVS, and a compact size.

Which driver IC is used in this design?

The design uses the ST L6598 half bridge driver.

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