5.4 Transformer Specifications
The main power transformer for this application was custom designed together with Payton. Primary side winding uses Litz wire, while secondary side has bus bars for high secondary side currents and low leakage inductance.

Properties | Value |
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Manufacturer | Payton |
Payton part number |
63208 (7 uH) 63209 (4 uH) |
Output power maximum | 2700W (15V/180A) for 10 sec with 20 sec breaks |
Output power continuous | 1200W (12V/100A) continuous operation |
Operating frequency | 100 kHz |
Rectified Ripple current frequency | 100 kHz |
Input voltage of the Power stage | 400-950V DC Link |
Topology | Phase-shifted Full-bridge, ZVS, current doubler |
Primary to secondary side turns ratio | 17:1 |
Primary current, max | 8.5 Apeak |
Primary inductance | 1000 uH +/-5% |
Primary to secondary leakage 63208 63209 |
- 7 uH, estimated 4 uH |
Dielectric strength Primary to Secondary+Core Secondary to Core |
- 4 kVrms 500 VDC |
Temperature range | -40 to +65°C |
Estimated total loss |
~22W for 2700W ~8W for 1200W |
Mechanical dimension | Length - 88 mm Width - 66 mm Height - 25 mm |