Optimized coil arrangement for integrating leakage inductance in high-frequency transformers of dual active bridge converters
Kianoush Yadollahi, Adel Zakipour
TL;DR
This paper introduces a new transformer design that integrates leakage inductance, improving the efficiency and power density of high-frequency power converters.
Contribution
A novel transformer winding configuration that integrates leakage inductance directly into the transformer, eliminating the need for an external inductor.
Findings
The vertical coil arrangement achieves 50 μH leakage inductance with minimal conduction losses and parasitic effects.
Experimental validation on a 150 W DAB converter shows up to 99.1% efficiency and stable soft-switching operation.
Simulation results closely match experimental outcomes, confirming the design's effectiveness.
Abstract
Dual Active Bridge (DAB) converters offer bidirectional power flow and soft-switching capabilities, making them attractive for high-frequency power conversion applications. However, the presence of a separate series inductor alongside the high-frequency transformer can limit the converter’s power density and efficiency. This paper presents an optimized transformer winding configuration that integrates the required leakage inductance directly within the high-frequency transformer, eliminating the need for an external series inductor. Various coil arrangements are analyzed through finite element simulations using ANSYS Maxwell to evaluate leakage inductance, ohmic losses, and parasitic capacitance. Results show that the vertical coil arrangement achieves the target leakage inductance of 50 μH while minimizing conduction losses and parasitic effects. The optimized transformer winding was…
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TopicsAdvanced DC-DC Converters · Multilevel Inverters and Converters · Silicon Carbide Semiconductor Technologies