A high-efficient LLCC series-parallel resonant converter

A high efficient LLCC-type resonant dc-dc converter is discussed in this paper for a low-power photovoltaic application. Emphasis is put on the different design mechanisms of the resonant tank. At the same time soft switching of the inverter as well as the rectifier bridge are regarded. Concerning the design rules, a new challenge is solved in designing a LLCC-converter with voltage-source output. Instead of the resonant elements, ratios of them, e.g. the ratio of inductances L_s/L_p is considered as design parameters first. Furthermore, the derived design rule for the transformer-inductor device fits directly into the overall LLCC-design. Due to the nature of transformers, i.e. the relation of the inductances L_s/L_p is only a function of geometry, this design parameter is directly considered by geometry. Experimental results demonstrate the high efficiency.