Magnetic Integration Through Multiple Functions In The Magnetic Cores

Magnetic Integration Through Multiple Functions In The Magnetic Cores

The paper presents a method of employing a magnetic core for multiple functions. For some magnetic cores shapes such EE and EI, we can implement two independent functions. These functions can be two independent power processing, can be a signal processing and power processing, or can be a power transfer and energy storage. In the continuous quest for miniaturization and cost reduction, these technologies offer a significant advantage. Several example of such implementation in high density DC-DC Converters will be presented.