Integrated ZCS quasi-resonant power factor correction converter based on flyback topology

Abstract

An integrated zero current switching (ZCS) quasiresonant converter (QRC) for the power factor correction with a single switch is presented in this paper. The power factor correction can be achieved by the discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) operation of an input current. The proposed converter offers the good power factor, low level line current harmonics, and tight output regulation, The design equations are suggested and a prototype converter has been designed based on these equations and experimentally investigated. The input current waveform of the prototype shows less than 15% of total harmonic distortion, Also, the efficiency and power factor can be obtained about 84% and 0.977, respectively, under the rated condition.