Basics of an isolated buck converter. Key specifications to consider in transformer selection. Steps involved in choosing the right transformer. Energy is transmitted to secondary coil only in T OFF ...
High-voltage buck controllers, which offer the beauty of a design without the cost and difficulty of using a transformer, enhance power-conversion efficiency and enable high output voltages.
The previous column in this series discussed driver and layout considerations to improve the performance achievable with eGaN FETs. In this installment the optimum layout will be implemented in a high ...