Modeling of losses in a sandwiched-winding matrix transformer

Abstract

This paper assesses the suitability of the sandwiched-winding matrix HF power transformer for low-profile applications from the loss standpoint. Finite-element simulations and experiments suggest that the core loss can be adequately characterized by approximating the matrix transformer as a collection of identical uncoupled elements. Thus, a matrix transformer with a large number of elements may have higher core loss than a conventional (tall) transformer, and more core loss than winding loss. Eddy-current analysis reveals that the interconnects which parallel the elements incur a significant fraction of the winding loss. Thus, load distribution is recommended to eliminate the paralleling interconnects in matrix transformers.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">&gt;</ETX>