CCTT-Core split-winding integrated magnetic for high-power DC-DC converters

  • Kevin J. Hartnett
  • , John G. Hayes
  • , Michael G. Egan
  • , Marek S. Rylko

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Abstract

A novel CCTT-core split-winding integrated magnetic (IM) structure is presented in this paper. The IM device is optimized for use in high-power dc-dc converters. The IM structure uses a split-winding configuration which allows for the reduction of external leakage inductance, which is a problem for many IM designs. Magnetic poles are incorporated to help shape and contain the leakage flux within the core window. Low-cost and low-power loss ferrite is used which results in a very efficient design. An IM reluctance model is developed which uses fringing equations to develop a more accurate design. An IM design algorithm is developed and implemented in Mathematica for design and optimization. FEA and experimental results from a 72 kW, (155-V dc, 465-A dc input, and 420-V dc output) prototype validate the new IM concept. The 72 kW CCTT-core IM was shown to be 99.7% efficient at full load.

Original languageEnglish
Article number6412807
Pages (from-to)4970-4984
Number of pages15
JournalIEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
Volume28
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

Keywords

  • Coupled inductor
  • dc-dc Converter
  • integrated magnetic
  • magnetic design

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