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I've seen a forward converter described as buck-derived, or buck with a transformer, but buck converters and forward converters are generally viewed as two sepa
by kens 7y ago
I've seen a forward converter described as buck-derived, or buck with a transformer, but buck converters and forward converters are generally viewed as two separate things. I'm not too attached to definitions but I consider a forward converter as using a transformer and transferring energy while the switch is on. This is the definition used by the article you linked to, and by Wikipedia for Forward Converter. I also like the TI poster of power topologies: https://www.ti.com/lit/sg/sluw001f/sluw001f.pdf https://www.ti.com/lit/sg/sluw001f/sluw001f.pdf
- esmi 7y agoI think the article I linked to didn’t require the transformer. Only that there be transfer with the switch on which implies the series connection. :) Wikipedia certainly does though and honestly, especially in power conversions, there’s not a lot of standardization in terms which is why I asked. I’m not too hung up on the definition either. I’m probably just over sensitive because all the marketing material I’m asked to review...