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Efficient switching for converter circuit

US12237779B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2024
Grant dateFeb 25, 2025
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2044

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 connected between a first input terminal and an output terminal, the first switch leg comprising a first switch. The apparatus may also include a second switch leg connected between a second input terminal and the output terminal, the second switch leg comprising a second switch. The apparatus may further include a third switch leg connected between an input voltage midpoint node and the output terminal. A control circuit may control the first switch leg, the second switch leg, and the third switch leg.

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