A Zero-Voltage-Switching DC–DC Converter With High Voltage Gain

A zero-voltage-switching (ZVS) dc-dc converter with high voltage gain is proposed. It consists of a ZVS boost converter stage and a ZVS half-bridge converter stage and two stages are merged into a single stage. The ZVS boost converter stage provides a continuous input current and ZVS operation of the power switches. The ZVS half-bridge converter stage provides a high voltage gain. The principle of operation and system analysis are presented. Theoretical analysis and performance of the proposed converter were verified on a 100 W experimental prototype operating at 108 kHz switching frequency.