A triple active bridge DC-DC converter capable of achieving full-range ZVS

In this paper, a triple active bridge converter is proposed. The topology is capable of achieving ZVS across the full load range with wide input voltage while minimizing heavy load conduction losses to increase overall efficiency. This topology comprises three full bridges coupled by a three-winding transformer. At light load, by adjusting the phase shift between two input bridges, all switching devices can maintain ZVS due to a controlled circulating current. At heavy load, the two input bridges work in parallel to reduce conduction loss. The operation principles of this topology are introduced and the ZVS boundaries are derived. Based on analytical models of power loss, a 200W laboratory prototype has been built to verify theoretical considerations.

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