Analysis and implementation of a bidirectional ZVS dc-dc converter with active clamp
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A bidirectional ZVS DC-DC converter with active clamp topology is proposed. The proposed converter is based on the forward converter with center-tapped rectifier at the transformer secondary side. Active clamp topology is used in the forward converter to achieve ZVS feature of power switches and to regulate the output voltage at the desired value. The proposed converter has the advantages of high efficiency and simple circuit configuration. The operating principle, system analysis and design example are described and discussed in detail. Finally, the experimental results of the proposed converter are provided to verify the theoretical analysis.
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A bidirectional forward converter was proposed based on the principles of the unidirectional forward converter.
“Based on the principles of the unidirectional forward converter, a bidirectional forward converter was proposed in [80], with its topology shown in Figure 5d.”
From Bidirectional DC-DC Converter Topologies for Hybrid Energy Storage Systems in Electric Vehicles: A Comprehensive Review (2025) · cites this paper as [80]
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- Authors
- Lin, B.-R., Chen, J.-J., Lee, Y.-E., & Chiang, H.-K.
- Affiliations
- National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (TW)
- Venue
- 2008 3rd IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications
- Publisher
- IEEE
- Published
- 2008-06
- Pages
- 382-387
- OpenAlex
- W2058250165
- Cited by
- 19
- References
- 12
- Citations by year
- 2025: 3 · 2023: 2 · 2021: 1 · 2019: 2 · 2015: 2 · 2014: 1 · 2013: 2
- FWCI
- 2.84
- Type
- conference paper
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA) (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- National Science Council
- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Electrical and Electronic Engineering › Advanced DC-DC Converters
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Electrical and Electronic Engineering › Wireless Power Transfer Systems
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Electrical and Electronic Engineering › Multilevel Inverters and Converters
- Keywords
- bidirectional DC-DC converter, zero-voltage switching, active clamp, forward converter, output voltage regulation, converter efficiency
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