High-Efficiency AC-DC Power Supply

Scheme Description


In a wide range of applications—including electric‑motorcycle chargers, LED drivers, two‑wheel electric vehicles, industrial power supplies, chargers, and high‑end PC power supplies—high‑efficiency AC‑DC power supplies serve as the core component for achieving efficient electrical energy conversion. A typical AC‑DC power supply employs a two‑stage architecture: a PFC boost stage followed by an LLC resonant power stage. The front‑end PFC circuit uses a boost inductor and a switching transistor (Q1) to correct the power factor and stabilize the high‑voltage DC bus; the rear‑end LLC resonant converter, driven by primary‑side switches (Q2/Q3) and a high‑frequency transformer, provides efficient isolated conversion and delivers a stable DC output voltage (Vo). In this architecture, the selection of the PFC switch and the LLC primary‑side switches directly determines the power supply’s conversion efficiency, power density, and EMI performance.

Guangxin Chuangyu Power Device Solutions:

To meet the design requirements of AC‑DC power supplies for high frequency, high efficiency, and high power density, Guangxin Chuangyu offers two major product families: 650 V SiC MOSFETs and 600 V/650 V Super Junction MOSFETs. These cover the critical power‑device roles in both the PFC boost stage and the LLC resonant power stage, providing a device‑level upgrade path—from silicon to silicon carbide—for high‑efficiency applications across all scenarios.

 

I. Topology Analysis: Application Locations of SiC/SJ Devices

Based on the core AC‑DC power supply topology shown above, the placement of power devices is as follows:

Topological location

Device Type

Function Description

PFC boost-stage switching transistor (Q1)

SiC MOSFET / SJ MOSFET

Power factor correction boosts the rectified pulsating DC to a stable high‑voltage bus, while the ultra‑fast switching speed and low on‑state losses of SiC MOSFETs significantly reduce switching losses.

PFC boost-stage diode

SiC SBD (recommended)

Zero reverse recovery, reducing switching losses and EMI noise in the PFC stage.

LLC resonant power stage primary-side switching transistors (Q2/Q3)

SiC MOSFET / SJ MOSFET

It forms a half-bridge LLC resonant network, converting high‑voltage DC into high‑frequency AC; the excellent reverse‑recovery characteristics of the SiC MOSFET perfectly match the LLC’s ZVS soft‑switching requirements.

LLC secondary-side rectifier diode

SiC SBD (recommended)

The high-frequency AC on the transformer secondary side is rectified into a DC output, and the zero reverse-recovery characteristics of the SiC SBD significantly reduce rectification losses.

Typical applications:
AC input (L/N) → Rectifier bridge → PFC boost stage (SiC/SJ MOSFET + SiC SBD) → High‑voltage busbar → LLC resonant power stage (SiC/SJ MOSFET) → High‑frequency transformer → Secondary‑side rectification (SiC SBD) → DC output (Vo)

 

II. Core Advantages of SiC MOSFETs (Third-Generation G3 Silicon Carbide Technology)

Lower Losses: Featuring reduced gate charge (Qg) and total losses, the FOM (figure of merit, Qg × Rds(on)) outperforms the industry average by 14%, significantly reducing switching losses at high frequencies.

Drive Compatibility: Supports 15V/18V drive voltages and is designed for existing power‑drive systems, enabling the full performance of SiC without requiring an upgrade to the driver IC, while optimizing BOM costs.

Higher Frequency: Supports higher switching frequencies, effectively reducing the size of the PFC inductor, LLC transformer, and output filter capacitors, thereby enabling smaller power supplies with higher power density.

Improved EMI Performance: The SiC MOSFET’s superior body‑diode reverse‑recovery characteristics reduce oscillations and voltage spikes during switching, resulting in enhanced system EMI performance.

 

III. Core Advantages of Super Junction MOSFETs

Low conduction losses: Ultra-low Rds(on) effectively reduces conduction losses and maintains a low temperature rise under heavy-load conditions.

Fast Switching: Optimized gate charge and switching speed, tailored for high-frequency PFC and LLC applications.

Flexible packaging: Available in multiple package options, including TO‑220F (insulated) and TO‑247 (high‑current), to meet diverse thermal‑management and power‑handling requirements.

High cost-effectiveness: While delivering excellent energy efficiency, it offers a more cost‑competitive solution, making it ideal for AC‑DC power supply designs that prioritize overall value.

 

IV. High-Efficiency Applications Covering All Scenarios

Application scenarios

Recommended Device Series

Key Considerations

High-end PC power supply

650V SiC MOSFET (GCC065N Series)

Achieving titanium‑grade efficiency, with low Qg to reduce drive losses.

Industrial power supply

650V SiC / SJ MOSFET

Balances efficiency and reliability, with ample voltage margin.

Electric motorcycle charger

650V SiC / SJ MOSFET

High efficiency, compact size, and suitable for in-vehicle environments.

LED driver

600V/650V SJ MOSFET

Cost-effectiveness first, with solid performance.

Two-wheeled electric vehicle charger

600V/650V SJ MOSFET

Mature solution, with flexible packaging and easy deployment.

 

V. Summary of the Plan’s Value

Dimension

Traditional silicon-based solution

Guangxin Chuangyu SiC Solution

Efficiency

Efficiency improvements are difficult, and losses are significant.

Efficiency can exceed 96%, with a FOM that leads the industry by 14%.

Frequency

Typically ≥65 kHz

Supports higher frequencies, with reduced magnetic component size.

EMI

Requires a complex absorption circuit.

SiC body diodes exhibit excellent characteristics and superior EMI performance.

Drive

Requires a dedicated driver chip.

Compatible with 15V/18V drivers—no driver upgrade required.

Temperature rise

Significant heat generation; a large heatsink is required.

Low losses, low temperature rise, and simplified heat dissipation.

BOM cost

High drive and thermal management costs

Driver compatibility and simplified thermal management, with overall cost optimization.

Solution Topology


Model Recommendations


NO.

Part Number

Package

You all

min

(V)

Id

(A)

25℃

Vth

(V)

Rds(on)(mΩ)

Product

at VGS= 18V

min

type

max

type

max

1

GDC065M180D5FB

TO-220F

650

19.5

3.2 

3.9

5.0

129

167

SiC MOSFET

2

GDC065M180F3FB

TO-247

650

19.5

3.2 

3.9

5.0

129

167

SiC MOSFET

3

GDC065M100D5FB

TO-220F

650

30

2.6 

3.6

4.6

100

130

SiC MOSFET

4

GDC065M100F3FB

TO-247

650

30

2.6 

3.6

4.6

100

130

SiC MOSFET

5

GCC065N080D5EB

TO-220F

650

37

2.0 

3.0

4.0

80

104

SiC MOSFET

6

GCC065N080F3EB

TO-247

650

37

2.0 

3.0

4.0

80

104

SiC MOSFET

7

GCC065N060D5EB

TO-220F

650

43

2.5

3.1

3.9

56

73

SiC MOSFET

8

GCC065N060F3EB

TO-247

650

43

2.5 

3.1

3.9

56

73

SiC MOSFET

Model Recommendations


NO.

Part Number

Package

You all

min

(V)

Id

(A)

25℃

Vth

(V)

Rds(on) (mΩ)

Product

at VGS = 10V

min

type

max

type

max

1

GDS060R120D5EB

TO-220F

600

26

2.5

3.5

4.5

108

120

SJ MOSFET

2

GDS060R120F3EB

TO-247

600

26

2.5

3.5

4.5

108

120

SJ MOSFET

3

GDS060R099D5EB

TO-220F

600

31

3.0 

4.0

5.0

89

99

SJ MOSFET

4

GDS060R099F3EB

TO-247

600

31

3.0 

4.0

5.0

89

99

SJ MOSFET

5

GDS060R070D5EB

TO-220F

600

44

3.0 

4.0

5.0

63

70

SJ MOSFET

6

GDS060R070F3EB

TO-247

600

48

3.0 

4.0

5.0

63

70

SJ MOSFET

7

GDS065R120D5EB

TO-220F

650

26

2.5

3.5

4.5

108

120

SJ MOSFET

8

GDS065R120F3EB

TO-247

650

26

2.5

3.5

4.5

108

120

SJ MOSFET

9

GDS065R099D5EB

TO-220F

650

31

3.0 

4.0

5.0

89

99

SJ MOSFET

10

GDS065R099F3EB

TO-247

650

31

3.0 

4.0

5.0

89

99

SJ MOSFET

11

GDS065R070D5EB

TO-220F

650

44

3.0 

4.0

5.0

63

70

SJ MOSFET

12

GDS065R070F3EB

TO-247

650

44

3.0 

4.0

5.0

63

70

SJ MOSFET

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