Abstract: A DC-DC convertor includes a transformer having a primary winding adapted to be connected in series with a DC power source and a secondary winding, a rectifier and smoothing circuit, a main switching device, adapted to be connected in series with the DC power source, for connecting the rectifier and smoothing circuit to the secondary winding of the transformer when the main switching device is in an on-state, an auxiliary switching circuit connected in parallel with the main switching device, and a signal generating circuit for providing a first control signal to the main switching device and a second control signal to the auxiliary switching circuit. The auxiliary switching circuit includes a first capacitor connected in parallel with a second capacitor that is connected in series with an auxiliary switching device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a full-wave output type forward converter wherein a main transformer having a primary winding connected in series with a switching element includes two secondary windings as winding halves divided by a center tap and electromagnetically coupled. A leakage self inductance can be reduced to obtain a high-frequency, high-power arrangement.