Introduction of Soft-Switching Loss Determination to Behavioral Modeling Techniques

Abstract:
This paper addresses the fundamentals of a behavioral model for a half bridge, designed to accurately represent switching losses at behavioral simulation level. In particular, it extends the classification of transistor modeling and examines the concept of mixed switching as an encompassing term for incomplete zero voltage switching. Finally, the paper analyzes the resulting loss mechanisms associated with various switching behaviors in a half-bridge topology.