New topology for soft switching converters: realization of a 2 kW converter which can operate under cumulated radiation doses comprised between 1 and 10 mega-rads

This paper presents a new topology of a patented power converter. This topology applies to DC-DC converters with soft switching operation. The power density reached is of about 4000 W/liter and the efficiency is greater than 90%. This converter, devoted to nuclear applications, has been dimensioned to be able to operate under cumulated radiation doses greater than 1 Mega rads. A functioning principle scheme and a brief description of the topology is reported in this short paper. (J.S.)