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AC-to-AC power supplies using multi-frequency power conversion building blocks

US11532993B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 2021
Grant dateDec 20, 2022
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B70/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for modular AC to AC frequency conversion is disclosed. An input AC source is configured to generate an input AC voltage at a first frequency. At least one primary low frequency (LF) conversion stage is configured to generate a DC voltage, and comprises a first pair of metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs). At least one primary high frequency (HF) conversion stage is configured to generate the DC voltage, and comprises a first pair of high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs). At least one secondary LF conversion stage is configured to receive the DC voltage and generate an output AC voltage at a second frequency, and comprises a second pair of MOSFETs. At least one secondary HF conversion stage is configured to receive the DC voltage and generate the output AC voltage at the second frequency, and comprises a second pair of HEMTs.

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