High Gain DC-DC Converter using Active Clamp Circuit (RESEARCH NOTE)

In this paper, a boost converter with a clamp circuit is proposed for high intensity discharge (HID) lamp application. The clamp circuit provides zero voltage turn on for both main and clamp switches. Compared to conventional boost converters, the proposed converter has the following advantages: (i) high voltage gain without suffering from extreme duty ratio, (ii) low stress on the switches and (iii) low switching losses. Simulation and experimental results show that the voltage stress on the switches are well within acceptable limits and prove the converter’s performance over a wide load range.