Title :
A balanced review of synchronous rectifiers in DC/DC converters
Author :
Yee, H.P. ; Sawahata, Satoru
Author_Institution :
Semi-Tech Design Inc., Seattle, WA, USA
Abstract :
Out of necessity, synchronous rectifiers (SR) are rapidly gaining popularity in the field of DC/DC converters. The high efficiency of SR has been the principle reason beyond the drive. However, since a SR is a MOSFET, reverse current through SR can and does happen. This paper reviews some of the techniques of controlling a SR, and provides a balanced view of SR applications
Keywords :
DC-DC power convertors; MOSFET; rectifiers; DC/DC converters; MOSFET; high efficiency; reverse current; synchronous rectifier control; synchronous rectifiers; Communication system control; DC-DC power converters; Inductors; Low voltage; MOSFET circuits; Power MOSFET; Rectifiers; Schottky diodes; Strontium; Voltage control;
Conference_Titel :
Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, 1999. APEC '99. Fourteenth Annual
Conference_Location :
Dallas, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5160-6
DOI :
10.1109/APEC.1999.749739
