Switched power converter with configurable parallel/serial inductor arrangement
US10291117B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M3/1584
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multi-phase power converter is described, which is configured to convert power between an input port and an output port. The multi-phase power converter comprises a basic switched converter comprising a basic inductor, wherein the basic switched converter is configured to convert power between the input port and the output port. Furthermore, the multi-phase power converter comprises an auxiliary switched converter comprising an auxiliary inductor, wherein the auxiliary switched converter is configured to convert power between the input port and an auxiliary port. In addition, the multi-phase power converter comprises a set of configuration switches configured to couple the auxiliary port to the output port, or to arrange the auxiliary inductor and the basic inductor in series.
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