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International Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology (IJEET), ISSN 0976 – 6545(Print), ISSN 0976 – 6553(Online) Volume 5, Issue 3, March (2014), pp. 14-26 © IAEME 14 TOPOLOGIES OF POWER CONVERTERS FOR LED LIGHT APPLICATIONS Dr. N. R. Bhasme 1 , Madhuresh Sontakke 2 , 1 Asst. Prof, Dept. of Electrical Engg, Govt. College of Engineering Aurangabad, India 2 M.E. Student, Dept. of Electrical Engg, Govt. College of Engineering Aurangabad, India ABSTRACT This paper presents a very high frequency power converters for domestic and street LED light applications. Several power converter topologies like Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost, Flyback, Forward, Push-pull and Resonant Converters are discussed in this paper. Their performances are compared on the basis of power level, DC voltage gain, input power range and design aspects. Keywords: High Brightness (HB), Resonant converter, Isolated Converter, Non-isolated Converter, Symmetric & Asymmetric Converter. I. INTRODUCTION Reducing energy consumption has become one of the most important concerns now a days especially and lighting applications as they represent approximately 20 % of electrical energy consumption in the world [1]. Therefore, developing efficient lighting systems has become essential task today. High Brightness (HB) Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) have become the best choice for lighting applications. This is due to the rapid advances in material and manufacturing technologies that enabled significant developments in lighting applications [2]. Based on that, most of conventional light bulbs have been replaced by LEDs as an efficient way to reduce the energy consumption. The LED Lamp offers many advantages such as: extremely long life, which is approximately more than 10 times that of compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), extreme robustness as there are no glass components or filaments, no external reflector, a modular construction, relatively high efficiency, no ultra violet (UV) radiation or Infra-Red (IR) output and as they can be dimmed smoothly from full output to off. The illumination produced by a LED is relatively weak, so no of LEDs are connected in series and/or parallel to increase the LUX. The voltage of a series of LEDs is the voltage drop of individual LED times the number of LEDs in series. The current of a series of LEDs in parallel is the sum of the LED currents of all the strings. [3] The LED brightness is mainly dependent on its current because of which efficient control is needed to regulate the LED current. The LED drivers not only perform the unity power factor INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (IJEET) ISSN 0976 – 6545(Print) ISSN 0976 – 6553(Online) Volume 5, Issue 3, March (2014), pp. 14-26 © IAEME: www.iaeme.com/ijeet.asp Journal Impact Factor (2014): 6.8310 (Calculated by GISI) www.jifactor.com IJEET © I A E M E

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TOPOLOGIES OF POWER CONVERTERS FOR LED LIGHT

APPLICATIONS

Dr. N. R. Bhasme1, Madhuresh Sontakke

2,

1 Asst. Prof, Dept. of Electrical Engg, Govt. College of Engineering Aurangabad, India

2M.E. Student, Dept. of Electrical Engg, Govt. College of Engineering Aurangabad, India

ABSTRACT

This paper presents a very high frequency power converters for domestic and street LED light

applications. Several power converter topologies like Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost, Flyback, Forward,

Push-pull and Resonant Converters are discussed in this paper. Their performances are compared on

the basis of power level, DC voltage gain, input power range and design aspects.

Keywords: High Brightness (HB), Resonant converter, Isolated Converter, Non-isolated Converter,

Symmetric & Asymmetric Converter.

I. INTRODUCTION

Reducing energy consumption has become one of the most important concerns now a days

especially and lighting applications as they represent approximately 20 % of electrical energy

consumption in the world [1]. Therefore, developing efficient lighting systems has become essential

task today. High Brightness (HB) Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) have become the best choice for

lighting applications. This is due to the rapid advances in material and manufacturing technologies

that enabled significant developments in lighting applications [2]. Based on that, most of

conventional light bulbs have been replaced by LEDs as an efficient way to reduce the energy

consumption. The LED Lamp offers many advantages such as: extremely long life, which is

approximately more than 10 times that of compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), extreme robustness as

there are no glass components or filaments, no external reflector, a modular construction, relatively

high efficiency, no ultra violet (UV) radiation or Infra-Red (IR) output and as they can be dimmed

smoothly from full output to off.

The illumination produced by a LED is relatively weak, so no of LEDs are connected in

series and/or parallel to increase the LUX. The voltage of a series of LEDs is the voltage drop of

individual LED times the number of LEDs in series. The current of a series of LEDs in parallel is the

sum of the LED currents of all the strings. [3]

The LED brightness is mainly dependent on its current because of which efficient control is

needed to regulate the LED current. The LED drivers not only perform the unity power factor

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correction but also regulates the current. The size, life time and cost are also other concern of

drivers.

II. DIFFERENT TOPOLOGIES

Depending on the source type regulators are used, if the source is AC then regulator is used

and if the source is D.C. like battery or solar panel then directly DC

applications, the S.M.P.S. topology contains a power transformer. Th

scaling through the turns ratio, and the ability to provide multiple outputs. However, there are non

isolated topologies (without transformers) such as the buck

where the power processing is achieved by inductive energy transfer alone. All of the more complex

arrangements are based on these non

topology of power converters is given

Figure 1 : Classification of Power Converters for LED Applications

A. Non-Isolated Topologies

The majority of the topologies used in

following three non-isolated versions called the buck, the boost and the buck

simplest configurations possible, and have the lowest component count, requiring only one inductor,

capacitor, transistor and diode to generate their single output.

a. Buck Converter Topology The buck is a popular non-

power stage. Power supply designers choose the buck power stage because the required output is

always less than the input voltage. The input current for a buck power stage is discontinuous, or

pulsating, because the power switch (

switching cycle. The output current for a buck power stage is continuous or non

the output current is supplied by the output inductor

Figure 2 shows a simplified schematic of the buck power stage.

power semiconductor switch .Inductor

RL represents the load seen by the power supply output. The diode

diode, or freewheeling diode.

Isolated

Converter

Buck

Boost

Buck Boost

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correction but also regulates the current. The size, life time and cost are also other concern of

g on the source type regulators are used, if the source is AC then regulator is used

and if the source is D.C. like battery or solar panel then directly DC-DC converters are used. In most

applications, the S.M.P.S. topology contains a power transformer. This provides isolation, voltage

scaling through the turns ratio, and the ability to provide multiple outputs. However, there are non

isolated topologies (without transformers) such as the buck, boost and the buck-

is achieved by inductive energy transfer alone. All of the more complex

arrangements are based on these non-isolate types. In block figure 1 classification of different

topology of power converters is given

fication of Power Converters for LED Applications

The majority of the topologies used in now days for converters are derived from the

isolated versions called the buck, the boost and the buck-boost. These are th

simplest configurations possible, and have the lowest component count, requiring only one inductor,

capacitor, transistor and diode to generate their single output.

-isolated power stage topology, sometimes called a step

power stage. Power supply designers choose the buck power stage because the required output is

always less than the input voltage. The input current for a buck power stage is discontinuous, or

pulsating, because the power switch (SW) current that pulses from zero to fixed

switching cycle. The output current for a buck power stage is continuous or non-pulsating because

the output current is supplied by the output inductor or capacitor combination. [4]

lified schematic of the buck power stage. Switch SW

Inductor L and capacitor C make up the effective output filter. Resistor

represents the load seen by the power supply output. The diode D is usually called

Power Converter(SMPS)

Non-Isolated

Converter

Asymmetric

Flyback

Forward

Symmetric

Push-Pull

Half Bridge

Full Bridge

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g on the source type regulators are used, if the source is AC then regulator is used

DC converters are used. In most

is provides isolation, voltage

scaling through the turns ratio, and the ability to provide multiple outputs. However, there are non-

-boost converters,

is achieved by inductive energy transfer alone. All of the more complex

classification of different

fication of Power Converters for LED Applications

are derived from the

boost. These are the

simplest configurations possible, and have the lowest component count, requiring only one inductor,

imes called a step-down

power stage. Power supply designers choose the buck power stage because the required output is

always less than the input voltage. The input current for a buck power stage is discontinuous, or

fixed input every

pulsating because

is high frequency

make up the effective output filter. Resistor

is usually called the catch

Isolated

Converter

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Figure 2 : Buck Converter Schematic

A power stage can operate in continuous or discontinuous inductor current mode. In

continuous inductor current mode, current flows continuously in the inductor during the entire

switching cycle in steady-state operation. In discontinuous inductor current mode, inductor current is

zero for a portion of the switching cycle. It starts at zero, reaches peak value, and return to zero

during each switching cycle. It is desirable for a power stage to stay in only one mode over its

expected operating conditions because the power stage frequency response changes significantly

between the two modes of operation.

Basic Operation of Buck Converter: The Buck Converter is easy to understand if we look at the two main states of operation: SW ON and

SW OFF.

SW is ON: as shown in figure 3, when switch 1 is ON inductor L delivers the current to the load, with

a voltage (Vin - Vo) across L, current rises linearly. The rise (in amps per second) is determined by,

di/dt = ( Vin - Vo) / L 1

Figure 3 : Operation of Buck Converter when SW is ON

SW is OFF: according to figure 4, when switch SW is OFF inductor L provides current to the load,

As L's magnetic field collapses, and current falls linearly through L. The fall (amps per second) is

again determined by the voltage across L and its inductance.

di/dt = ( Vo + VD) / L 2

The inductor L maintaining current flow by reversing its voltage when the applied voltage is

removed. Also, check out what happens to D when the left end of L swings negative. It turns ON

providing a path for inductor L's current to flow. Hence if the Duty Cycle of the Switch SW is D

then the DC voltage gain can be calculate,

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Figure 4 : Operation of Buck Converter when SW is OFF

b. Boost Converter : Operation of another fundamental regulator, the boost, shown in Figure 5 is more complex

than the buck. When the switch is ON, diode D is reverses biased, and Vin is applied across inductor

L. Current builds up in the inductor to a peak value, either from zero current in a discontinuous

mode, or an initial value in the continuous mode. When the switch (SW) turns OFF, the voltage

across L reverses causes the voltage at the diode to rise above the input voltage. The diode then

conducts the energy stored in the inductor, plus energy direct from the supply to the smoothing

capacitor and load. Hence, Vo i.e. output voltage is always greater than Vin, making this a step-up

converter. For continuous mode operation, the boost dc equation is obtained by a similar process as

for the buck.

V0/Vi = 1/(1-D) 4

Figure 5 : Boost Converter

If the boost is used in discontinuous mode, the peak transistor and diode currents will be

higher, and the output capacitor will need to be doubled in size to achieve the same output ripple as

in continuous mode. Furthermore, in discontinuous operation, the output voltage also becomes

dependent on the load, resulting in poorer load regulation.

Unfortunately, there are major control and regulation problems with the boost when operated in

continuous mode. The pseudo LC filter effectively causes a complex second order characteristic in

the small signal (control) response. In the discontinuous mode, the energy in the inductor at the start

of each cycle is zero. This removes the inductance from the small signal response, leaving only the

output capacitance effect. This produces a much simpler response, which is far easier to compensate

and control.

c. Buck Boost Converter Topology : The Buck-Boost converter which is shown in figure 6 uses a pair of switches, usually one

controlled and one uncontrolled, to achieve unidirectional power flow from input to output. The

converter also uses one capacitor and one inductor to store and transfer energy from input to output.

They also filter or smooth voltage and current. [4]

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The dc-dc converters can have two distinct modes of operation: Continuous conduction mode

(CCM) and discontinuous conduction mode (DCM). In practice, a converter may operate in both

modes, which have significantly different characteristics. Therefore, a converter and its control

should be designed based on both modes of operation. [6]

Buck-Boost Converter Operations: Switch ON :As shown if figure 7, When the switch SW is

on, the switch conducts the inductor current and the diode becomes reverse biased. This results in a

positive voltage VL=V

in across the inductor. This voltage causes a linear increase in the inductor

current iL .

Figure 6 : Buck-Boost Converter schematic

Switch OFF: As shown in fig 8, when the switch SW is turned off, because of the inductive energy

storage, iL

continues to flow. This current now flows through the diode, and vL

= -Vo

for a time

duration (1-D)T until the switch is turned on again. [4]

Figure 7 : Operation of Buck-Boost Converter SW ON

Figure 8 : Operation of Buck-Boost Converter SW OFF

Close inspection reveals that the continuous mode dc transfer function is as shown below:

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Isolated Topologies: Isolated switching converters are often derived from non-isolated topologies. A common

scheme is to place a transformer where the high frequency voltage or current pulses are produced. In

such converters, the transformer leakage inductance may produce additional switching losses and

high voltage spikes across the converter switches. Furthermore, the energy stored in the transformer

magnetizing inductance should be reset to prevent it from saturation. The isolated converters can be

classified according to their magnetic cycle swing in the B-H plot which is shown in figure 9. An

isolated converter is asymmetrical if the magnetic operating point of the transformer remains in the

same quadrant. Any other converter is, of course, called symmetrical. [7]

Figure 9 : B-H curve for asymmetric and Symmetric converter

i. Asymmetrical Isolated Converter

a.Flyback Converter Topology : The Flyback Converter is used in both AC/DC and DC/DC conversion with galvanic

isolation between the input and any outputs. More precisely, the flyback converter is a Buck-Boost

conversion with the inductor split to form a transformer, so that the voltage ratios are multiplied with

an additional advantage of isolation.[7] [6]

Figure 10 illustrates the usual configuration of the flyback converter. The MOSFET source

(SW) is connected to the primary-side ground, simplifying the gate drive circuit. The transformer

polarity marks are reversed, to obtain a positive output voltage. A N1:N2 turns ratio is introduced;

this allows better converter optimization.[6]

Operation of Flyback Converter: The schematic of a flyback converter can be seen in Fig. 10. It is equivalent to that of a buck-

boost converter, with the inductor split to form a transformer. Therefore the operating principle of

both converters is very close.

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Figure 10 : Flyback Converter

Figure 11 : Operation of Flyback Converter SW ON

SW ON: As shown in Fig 11, when the switch is closed, the primary of the transformer is

directly connected to the input voltage source. The primary current and magnetic flux in the

transformer increases storing energy in the transformer. The voltage induced in the secondary

winding is negative, so the diode is reverse-biased (i.e., blocked). The output capacitor supplies

energy to the output load.[6]

SW OFF: As shown in figure 12, when the switch is opened, the primary current and

magnetic flux drops. The secondary voltage is positive, forward-biasing the diode, allowing current

to flow from the transformer. The energy from the transformer core recharges the capacitor and

supplies the load. Hence if the Duty Cycle of the Switch SW is D then the DC voltage gain can be

calculate,[6]

Figure 12 : Operation of Flyback Converter SW OFF

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The operation of storing energy in the transformer before transferring to the output of the

converter allows the topology to easily generate multiple outputs with little additional circuitry,

although the output voltages have to be able to match each other through the turns ratio. Also there is

a need for a controlling rail which has to be loaded before load is applied to the uncontrolled rails,

this is to allow the PWM to open up and supply enough energy to the transformer.[7]

b. The Forward Converter:

Operation:

The forward converter is also a single switch isolated topology, and is shown in Fig. 13. This

is based on the buck converter described earlier, with the addition of a transformer and another diode

in the output circuit. The characteristic LC output filter is clearly present. In contrast to the flyback,

the forward converter has a true transformer action, where energy is transferred directly to the output

through the inductor during the transistor on-time. It can be seen that the polarity of the secondary

winding is opposite to that of the flyback, hence allowing direct current flow through blocking diode

D1.

Figure 13 : The Forward Converter

During the on-time, the current flowing causes energy to be built up in the output inductor L.

When the transistor turns off, the secondary voltage reverses, D1 goes from conducting to blocking

mode and the freewheel diode D2 then becomes forward biased and provides a path for the inductor

current to continue to flow. This allows the energy stored in L to be released into the load during the

transistor off time. The forward converter is always operated in continuous mode (in this case the

output inductor current), since this produces very low peak input and output currents and small ripple

components. Going into discontinuous mode would greatly increase these values, as well as

increasing the amount of switching noise generated. No destabilizing right hand plane zero occurs in

the frequency response of the forward in continuous mode (as with the buck). This means that the

control problems that existed with the continuous flyback are not present here. So there are no real

advantages to be gained by using discontinuous mode operation for the forward converter. As we

discussed if D1 is the duty cycle of the switch SW, we can derive the transfer fuction for the forward

converter as follows,

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ii. Symmetric Isolated Converters

a. Push-Pull Converter

Operation: To utilize the transformer flux swing fully, it is necessary to operate the core symmetrically

as described earlier. This permits much smaller transformer sizes and provides higher output powers

than possible with the single ended types. The symmetrical types always require an even number of

transistor switches. One of the best known of the symmetrical types is the push-pull converter shown

in Figure 14. The primary is a centre-tapped arrangement and each transistor switch is driven

alternately, driving the transformer in both directions. The push-pull transformer is typically half the

size of that for the single ended types, resulting in a more compact design. This push-pull action

produces natural core resetting during each half cycle; hence no clamp winding is required. Power is

transferred to the buck type output circuit during each transistor conduction period. The duty ratio of

each switch is usually less than 0.45. This provides enough dead time to avoid transistor cross

conduction. The power can now be transferred to the output for up to 90% of the switching period,

hence allowing greater throughput power than with the single-ended types. The push-pull

configuration is normally used for output powers in the 100 to 500W range. [9][7]

The bipolar switching action also means that the output circuit is actually operated at twice

the switching frequency of the power transistors. Therefore, the output inductor and capacitor can be

even smaller for similar output ripple levels. Push-pull converters are thus excellent for high power

density, low ripple outputs.[7] the transfer function of the Push-Pull converter can be derived as

follows,

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Figure 14 : Push Pull Converter

b. LLC Resonant Converters Higher efficiency, higher power density, and higher component density have become

common in power-supply designs and their applications. Resonant power converters especially those

with an LLC half-bridge configuration which is shown in figure 15 are receiving renewed interest

because of this trend and the potential of these converters to achieve both higher switching

frequencies and lower switching losses. However, designing such converters presents many

challenges, among them the fact that the LLC resonant half-bridge converter performs power

conversion with frequency modulation instead of pulse-width modulation, requiring a different

design approach. [5]

Bridge resonant Converter, the converter configuration is mainly divided into three pats.

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i. Square Wave Generator: Power switches Q1 and Q2, which are usually MOSFETs, are configured to form a square

wave generator. This generator produces a square-wave voltage, Vsq, by driving switches Q1 and Q2,

with alternating 50% duty cycles for each switch. A small dead time is needed between the

consecutive transitions, both to prevent the possibility of cross-conduction and to allow time for ZVS

to be achieved.

Figure 15 : LLC Half Bridge Resonant Converter

ii. Resonant Circuit:

The resonant circuit, also called a resonant network, consists of the resonant capacitance, Cr,

and two inductances the series resonant inductance, Lr, and the Magnetizing Inductance of

transformer, Lm. The transformer’s turn’s ratio is n. The resonant network circulates the electric

current and, as a result, the energy is circulated and delivered to the load through the transformer.

The transformer’s primary winding receives a bipolar square-wave voltage, Vso. This voltage is

transferred to the secondary side, with the transformer providing both electrical isolation and the

turn’s ratio to deliver the required voltage level to the output.

iii. Rectifier Circuit:

On the converter’s secondary side, two diodes constitute a full-wave rectifier to convert AC

input to DC output and supply the load RL. The output capacitor smoothens the rectified voltage and

current.

Operation of LLC Half Bridge Resonant Converter: The operation of LLC resonant converter is divided into three modes namely mode 1, mode

2, and mode 3.

Mode-1, begins when Q2 is turned off at t0. At this moment, resonant inductor Lr current is negative;

it will flow through body diode of Q1, which creates a ZVS condition for Q1. Gate signal of Q1

should be applied during this mode. When resonant inductor Lr current flow through body diode of

Q1, ILr begins to rise, this will force secondary diode D1 to conduct and Io begin to increase. Also,

from this moment, transformer sees output voltage on the secondary side. Lm is

Charged with constant voltage.

Mode-2 begins when resonant inductor current ILr becomes positive. Since Q1 is turned on during

mode 1, current will flow through MOSFET Q1. During this mode, output rectifier diode D1 conduct.

The transformer voltage is clamped at Vo. Lm is linearly charged with output voltage, so it doesn't

participate in the resonant during this period. In this mode, the circuit works like a SRC with

resonant inductor Lr and resonant capacitor Cr. This mode ends when Lr current is the same as Lm

current. Output current reaches zero.

Mode-3, the two inductor’s currents are equal. Output current reach zero. Both output rectifier diodes

D1 and D2 is reverse biased. Transformer secondary voltage is lower than output voltage.

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During this period, a resonant tank of Lm in series with Lr resonates with Cr. This mode ends when

Q1 is turned off. [5]

As D is the duty cycle of the switch then DC voltage gain can be given as follows,

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Operation of LLC Full Bridge Resonant Converter: The Full-Bridge converter shown in Figure 16 is a higher power version of the Half-Bridge,

and provides the highest output power level of any of the converters discussed. The maximum

current ratings of the power transistors will eventually determine the upper limit of the output power

of the half-bridge. These levels can be doubled by using the Full-Bridge, which is obtained by adding

another two transistors and clamp diodes to the Half-Bridge arrangement. The transistors are driven

alternately in pairs, S1 and S3, then S2 and S4.

Figure 16 : LLC Full Bridge Resonant Converter

The transformer primary is now subjected to the full input voltage. The current levels flowing

are halved compared to the half-bridge for a given power level. Hence, the Full-Bridge will double

the output power of the Half-Bridge using the same transistor types. The secondary circuit operates

in exactly the same manner as the push-pull and half-bridge, also producing very low ripple outputs

at very high current levels. Therefore, the waveforms for the Full-Bridge are identical to the Half-

Bridge waveforms shown in Fig. 14, except for the voltage across the primary, which is effectively

doubled (and switch currents halved). This is expressed in the dc gain and peak current equations,

where the factor of two comes in, compared with the Half-Bridge. The voltage gain of the full bridge

is defiantly double of the voltage gain of the Half-Bridge,[7]

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III. SUMMARY

As per the discussion of various topologies of power converter table 1 gives brief summary of

all converters. Table 1 gives a brief idea about the power level, D.C. voltage gain and design aspects

of all the important power converter topologies. Voltage gain of various topologies is given in terms

of input voltage output voltage and duty cycle of the switch. Non-Isolated topologies in which

transformer is absent, are mostly used for low power applications because power density of such

topologies are less where as isolated topologies are mostly use for relatively high power level.

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Table 1: Comparison of Converter Topologies

Converter Name Power Level

(watts)

Transformer

Utilization

No. of

active

switches

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IV. CONCLUSION

This paper provides an overview of the most commonly used Non-Isolated and Isolated

topologies of power converters and lists the most important features of each topology for LED light

applications. Isolated circuitry is absent in Non-Isolated converter hence these are mostly used for

low power applications. Buck converters are used for step down voltage purpose where as Boost

converters are used for step up purpose and Buck-Boost converters are used for both step down as

well as step up voltage purpose. The 5 most common power converter topologies, the flyback,

forward, push-pull, half-bridge and full-bridge types have been outlined. Each has its own particular

operating characteristics and advantages, which makes it suitable to domestic and street light

applications.

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