Design Oriented Analysis of the RCD Voltage Clamp Circuit for the
Forward Converter
- Ivo Barbi
Abstract
A design oriented analysis of the RCD-type voltage clamp circuit, used
to protect the active power semiconductor of the forward converter with
demagnetizing winding. The operation of the circuit is described and
analysis aimed at the dimensioning of the parameters is presented. The
results are validated with the use of numerical examples and computer
simulation, and are appropriate for the dimensioning and optimization of
the circuit parameters.