Reconfigurable power converter
US10756642B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M1/0009
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A configurable power converter includes a chassis, a plurality of circuit terminals, power conversion hardware, and a controller. The chassis has an exterior and defines an interior cavity. The plurality of circuit terminals are coupled to the exterior of the chassis. The power conversion hardware is disposed within the interior cavity of the chassis and connected to the plurality of circuit terminals. The power conversion hardware includes at least one of a plurality of electrical switches, a plurality of capacitors, or a plurality of inductors. The controller is configured to detect a hardware configuration of the plurality of circuit terminals and the power conversion hardware, determine a maximum voltage limit and a maximum current limit for each of the plurality of circuit terminals based on the hardware configuration, and operate the plurality of switches based on at least one of (i) the hardware configuration or (ii) the maximum voltage limit and the maximum current limit for each of the plurality of circuit terminals.
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