Resumen: Resonant power conversion is a key enabling technology of dc–dc conversion, inverters and contactless energy transfer systems. This paper presents an analytical model of the series resonant half-bridge topology aimed at improving the design, control, and efficiency of resonant power converters. The main contribution is a closed-form expression of the main converter waveforms as well as output power and efficiency. This model enables a fast design-space exploration, as well as the implementation of advanced control techniques using adaptive control or real-time emulation, significantly improving the converter operation. The analytical expressions presented have been applied and verified through a half-bridge series resonant inverter applied to induction heating applications, proving the accuracy and effectiveness of the proposed model. Idioma: Inglés DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2014.2359576 Año: 2015 Publicado en: IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 30, 8 (2015), 4128-4143 ISSN: 0885-8993 Factor impacto JCR: 4.953 (2015) Categ. JCR: ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC rank: 9 / 255 = 0.035 (2015) - Q1 - T1 Factor impacto SCIMAGO: 2.267 - Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q1)