• DocumentCode
    334222
  • 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
  • Volume
    1
  • fYear
    1999
  • fDate
    14-18 Mar 1999
  • Firstpage
    582
  • 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;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, 1999. APEC '99. Fourteenth Annual
  • Conference_Location
    Dallas, TX
  • Print_ISBN
    0-7803-5160-6
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/APEC.1999.749739
  • Filename
    749739