-Of the single-switch dc-to-dc converters, those with the buck-boost voltage transfer function offer the best potential for transformer coupling, hence isolation, at the kilowatt level. This paper highlights the limitations of the traditional magnetic coupled, buck-boost topology. Then four split-capacitor transformer-coupled topologies (specifically the Cuk, sepic, zeta, and new converters) with a common ac equivalent circuit, that do not temporarily store core magnetic energy as does the traditional isolated buckboost converter nor have a core dc magnetizing current bias as with the sepic and zeta transformer coupled topologies, are explored. Core dc bias capacitive voltage compensation is a practical design constraint in three of the four topologies, while all four must cater for stray and leakage inductance effects. Simulations and experimental results for the new converter at 408W that support the transformercoupled, single-switch dc-to-dc converter concepts are investigated.