Improved single-ended regulated dc/dc converter circuit

Three basic single-ended converter configurations are compared analytically and experimentally. The ringing-coil converter is recommended for low-power, high voltage, single output applications where low cost is essential. The single-ended half-wave transformer-coupled converter is recommended where the maximum output power is being squeezed for a given switching transistor power handling capability. The single-ended full-wave converter is recommended for applications with tight regulation, size, ripple and trouble voltage requirements.