Efficient switching for converter circuit
US11070146B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/56
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus may include a first switch leg and a controller. The first switch leg may include a first switch and a second switch. The second switch may be connected in series to the first switch. For a first half of a switching cycle, the controller may control the first switch and the second switch to be OFF. For a second half of the switching cycle, the controller may control the first switch to alternate between being ON and being OFF and to control the second switch to be ON.
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