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.

Figure 5-16. Microchip-Payton 800V-12V, 2700W Power Transformer (PSFB Application)
Table 5-2. Electrical Specifications for Payton 2700W PSFB Transformer
PropertiesValue

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