Title :
A thermal model for high-frequency magnetic components
Author :
Odendaal, Willem Gerhardus ; Ferreira, Jan Abraham
Author_Institution :
Ind. Electron. Technol. Res. Group, Rand Afrikaans Univ., Johannesburg, South Africa
Abstract :
A new thermal model is introduced which is based on unique references, specifically suited to design and optimization of high-frequency high-power magnetic components. This thermal reference model is independent of shape, size and orientation, so that a general set of data may be used to optimize transformer structure. The model, its limitations and applications are described in detail. Unique measurement techniques are used for experimental verification and empirical sets of practical reference data, which are also provided
Keywords :
high-frequency transformers; power transformers; thermal analysis; HF power transformer structure optimisation; design; experimental verification; high-frequency magnetic components; measurement techniques; optimization; thermal reference model; Design optimization; Heat transfer; Magnetic analysis; Magnetic materials; Power transformers; Resistance heating; Surface resistance; Temperature dependence; Thermal factors; Thermal resistance;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
