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What is Flyback?
A flyback converter is a type of isolated power supply that uses a transformer to provide galvanic isolation and step-up or step-down voltage conversion. It works by storing energy in the transformer's magnetic field during the switch's on-time and then releasing that energy to the output during the switch's off-time. Flyback converters are commonly used in low to medium power applications, such as AC adapters, battery chargers, and auxiliary power supplies.
What other technologies are related to Flyback?
Flyback Competitor Technologies
Forward
Forward converters are an alternative isolated DC-DC converter topology, particularly at lower power levels where their simpler transformer utilization can be advantageous compared to Flyback.
Half-Bridge
Half-Bridge converters are a competitor at higher power levels where their improved transformer utilization makes them more efficient than Flyback. This topology is normally applied in the power range of >150W, and as such, is a competitor in the high-power Flyback application space.
Push-Pull
Push-Pull converters provide an alternative isolated DC-DC topology, and can be considered a competitor, particularly when requiring higher power output compared to Flyback.
full-bridge
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Full-bridge converters are also used for isolated DC-DC conversion, especially at higher power levels (hundreds of watts and above). Flyback is typically used at lower power levels than full-bridge.
Sepic
SEPIC converters are a non-isolated DC-DC converter that can step up or step down voltage, similar to flyback, but without isolation. They compete with flyback in applications that don't need isolation.
LLC
LLC resonant converters are commonly used for higher power and high-efficiency isolated DC-DC conversion. They are often used as an alternative to Flyback, particularly at higher power levels. Also has better EMI characteristics than Flyback.
Phase-Shift Full-Bridge
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Phase-Shift Full-Bridge converters are an isolated DC-DC converter solution, and are typically used in higher power applications (above 500W) where high efficiency is desired. As such, it is a competitor to Flyback converters, in this application area.
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Flyback Complementary Technologies
Schottky Diodes
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Schottky diodes are often used in the output rectifier stage of Flyback converters due to their fast switching speed and low forward voltage drop, enhancing efficiency.
IGBT's
IGBTs can be used as the switching element in high-power Flyback converters, serving as a complementary component when high power is required.
PFC
Power Factor Correction (PFC) is often used in conjunction with Flyback converters to improve power factor and reduce harmonic distortion. As such, this is a complementary technology.
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Which job functions commonly mention Flyback?
Power Engineer
0.2% of all Power Engineer jobs mention Flyback
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Hardware Engineer
0.1% of all Hardware Engineer jobs mention Flyback
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Chip Designer
0.1% of all Chip Designer jobs mention Flyback
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Electrical Engineer
0.1% of all Electrical Engineer jobs mention Flyback
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Engineer
754 Engineer jobs mention Flyback
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