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Power
Sup-
Topology
Schematic
Power
(Watts)
Typical
Efficiency
Relative
Cost
Magnetics
Required
DC Transfer Function
(Vout/Vin)
Maximum Universal
Multiple
Practical
Input
Outputs
Duty Cycle (90-264) VAC
Vout<Vin
Range
Vout>Vin
Range
__________
Flyback
Isolated Topologies
Forward
Push-Pull
Non-Isolated Topologies
HalfBridge
150
150
500
500
75
75
80
85
√
2xPoutxLPrixFreq
___________
Vin
0.9
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
1.8
Transformer
and
Inductor
2Ns
___
xD
Np
0.45
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
1.8
Transformer
and
Inductor
Ns
___
xD
Np
0.45
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
2
Transformer
and
Inductor
Ns
___
xD
Np
0.45
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Frequency Dependent Based on Resonant Tank Transfer
Function
0.45
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
1.5
Transformer
Resonant
LLC
500
90
2
Buck
500
85
1
Single
Inductor
D
0.9
No
No
Yes
No
Boost
150
70
1
Single
Inductor
1
_____
1–D
0.9
No
No
No
Yes
BuckBoost
150
70
1
Single
Inductor
–D
_____
1–D
0.9
No
No
Yes
Yes
1.2
Coupled or
Two
Inductors
D
_____
1–D
0.9
No
No
Yes
Yes
1.2
Coupled or
Two
Inductors
–D
_____
1–D
0.9
No
No
Yes
Yes
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150
150
75
75
Transformer
INSIGHT DESIGN 9997067 • APRIL 2013
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