New active input current shapers to allow AC-to-DC converters with asymmetrically driven transformers to comply with the IEC-1000-3-2

Four new topologies of active input current shapers (AICSs) for converters with symmetrically driven transformers (such as half-bridge, full-bridge and push-pull) have been proposed. This paper analyzes the extension of the use of these new AICSs topologies to converters with asymmetrically driven transformers. Using some of these topologies, the size of AICS inductors can be reduced and even integrated in a single magnetic core. As in the case of other converters with AICS circuit, the new topologies allow line current harmonics to be reduced and thereby to comply with the IEC 1000-3-2 specifications, whilst maintaining all the features of standard DC-to-DC converters (e.g., fast transient response). Finally, the proposed topologies have been experimentally tested.

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