Systems and methods for inverter with hybrid power device switching
US12101047B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K17/6874
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for a power switch module for an inverter includes a Silicon (Si) power switch configured to pass current in an on state based on an Si gate driving signal, a Silicon Carbide (SiC) power switch configured to pass current in an on state based on an SiC gate driving signal, an Si gate driver configured to provide the Si gate driving signal to operate the Si power switch when a current requirement of the inverter is at or above a threshold, and an SiC gate driver configured to provide the SiC gate driving signal to operate the SiC power switch when the current requirement of the inverter is below the threshold.
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