ABSTRACT

The main advantage of the SCC is the absence of inductors and transformers, making possible a complete integration of the switching converter using integrated circuit technology. Also, they are easier to control than the magnetic-based switched-mode converters. The main disadvantage of SCC is that they require more switches than the magnetic-based switching converters. The switching currents in these SCC are also high, and thus EMI is a major concern. However, SCCs are useful for small output power applications that do not require isolation between the input and output.