Power converter and method for operating a power converter
US11201541B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B70/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power converter includes at least three booster modules for transferring power at least from an AC input side to a DC output side. Each booster module has a galvanically separated input and output, and can be operated as a power factor correction module. The input of a first booster module is connected to the input side, and its output is connected to the output side for providing a first output current to the output side. The input of a second booster module is connected to the input side, and its output is connected to a buffer capacitor for providing a second output current to the buffer capacitor. The input of a third booster module is connected to the buffer capacitor and its output is connected to the output side for providing a third output current to the output side.
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