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Flyback inverter

Understanding FLYBACK inverter

Flyback inverter is a device that converters the DC into AC with the use of flyback transformer. For this inverter topology no dc-dc converter is required as the dc voltage is not related to the operation.  It is simple, has less component count hence reduced cost and has advantage of isolation through transformer[4]. Let's see how it works. ...

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California efficiency

What is weighted efficiency ?

Recently i was reading  a paper entitled "Weighted efficiency oriented design methodology of flyback inverter for AC photo-voltaic modules". The word weighted efficiency was new for me so i searched about it. Here is what i found about it ...

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Design example

Flyback Transformer design for PV microinverter

The designing of the flyback transformer requires to list the following quantities ahead of design. Input values Output parameters Switching frequency ...

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conduction modes

DCM or BCM ? Which one is a better choice for PV flyback operation ?

The question is what scheme of conduction to be used for PV grid tied flyback inverter. Either the Discontinous Conduction Mode (DCM) or the Boundary Conduction Mode (BCM). So here is the literature review for this question. Difference between BCM and DCM The difference between DCM and BCM is shown in the figure above. Now that it is clear that DCM has dead...

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Co simulation

How to use Sim Coupler with cracked PSim

Ok, so the problem is that PSim trail version does not allow you to have more than 1 input and 1 output while yuou perform a co simulation with simulink. The problem is enhaced further by the fact that only 6000 data points can be stored with the trial version. Here is the solution ...

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OptiMOS™ Power MOSFETs

What is OptiMOS™ Power MOSFET

OptiMOS MOSFET is Infineon's latest generation N-channel power MOSFETs in 200V and 250V that is optimized specially for dc-dc conversion. It is trademark registered by Infineon N-Channel Power MOSFETs that are class leading power MOSFETs for highest power density and energy efficient solutions. Ultra low gate and output charges together with lowest on state resistance in small footprint packages. They have superior reverse recovery behaviour...

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This blog is about my PhD work and an archive to my engineering education. However, additional study material for the courses i teach and that i have studied is also archived here.
All the circuits in this blog are tested by myself under specific conditions. BE CAREFUL if you are experimenting them, the blogger and this blog are not responsible to any harm and or damage to yourself and your equipment.


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