Abstract: A DC--DC converter including a transformer having a primary winding and a tapped secondary winding; an output filter made up of a filter inductor and a filter capacitor connected in series with one side of the output filter connected to the tap terminal of the secondary winding; a first unidirectional device and a second unidirectional device connected in series with each other and with opposite polarities, there being a common node between them, the first unidirectional device electrically coupled to the first terminal of the secondary winding, the second unidirectional device electrically coupled to the second terminal of the secondary winding, and the output filter electrically coupled to the common node; a first switch connected in series with the primary winding; and a clamping circuit connected between two of the terminals of the secondary winding, wherein the clamping circuit includes a clamping capacitor connected in series with a second switch.