Topologies for three element resonant converters

A procedure for an orderly examination of multielement resonant topologies has been demonstrated. With this procedure a large number of new three-element topologies have been exposed. Many of the new topologies have interesting and potentially useful properties. Because of the improved filter roll-off characteristic is is often possible to operate three-element topologies with a Q different from that of two-element circuits. This can actually allow a reduction in component currents. A large variety of three-element circuits has been built, and, in practice, efficiency has not proven to be a serious issue.<>