Center-Tapped High-Frequency Inverter using ASCR

This paper describes some transient and steady-state characteristics of a center-tapped high-frequency inverter using ASCR, which is capable of operating at 80 KHz. In the first place, the basic operation of the inverter is discussed and then the normalized numerical solution is elucidated. Effects of inductance ratio and capacitance ratio on the steady-state characteristics for the inverter are fully discussed on the basis of numerical analysis. Secondly, load characteristics and frequency characteristics attributed to load variations and frequency changes on the steady-state operation are illustrated in relation to some normalized circuit constants and operating frequency. In addition, the transient response of margin time of commutation for ASCR is studied in relation to the practical maximum operating frequency.