Controlling DC-to-DC converters connected in parallel
US12071085B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M1/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for controlling DC-to-DC converters connected in parallel can include a first DC-to-DC converter, a second DC-to-DC converter, and a controller. The first DC-to-DC converter can be connected between a first node and a second node. The first DC-to-DC converter can be configured to maintain a voltage level at the second node. The second DC-to-DC converter can be connected between the first node and the second node. The controller can be configured to measure a current through the first DC-to-DC converter. The controller can be configured to cause, in response to a measure of the current being in a specific relationship with respect to a threshold current, a change in electric power being conveyed through the second DC-to-DC converter to cause the second DC-to-DC converter to respond to a subsequent change in electric power being conveyed through the second node.
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