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Random pulse width modulation for power converters

US10601310B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 11, 2015
Grant dateMar 24, 2020
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/76
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power generation system, wind turbine, and method of pulse width modulation (PWM) for power converters are disclosed. The method generally includes generating a substantially random distribution of timing values, applying a filter to the random distribution to produce a modified random distribution, and delivering PWM timing signals based on the modified random distribution to the power converters.

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