Latest advances of LLC converters in high current, fast dynamic response, and wide voltage range applications

LLC converter has been the simplest topology since long to achieve soft switching and overall the highest performance within small form factor at converter level. This paper discusses the latest advances of LLC converter from the perspective of topology and control. The technology ranges from high current, fast dynamic response to wide operational voltage range. The application mainly falls in the scope of server and data center, and may also cover telecom, PV, battery charging, etc.

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