High efficiency AC to DC converter and methods
US10615713B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B70/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An improved AC to DC conversion system consists of an electronic switch employed to disconnect the input of a prior art series voltage regulator circuit from a rectified AC mains power supply over a fraction of the period of the AC mains to reduce the power dissipated within the series regulator.
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