Circuits and methods for controlling bidirectional CLLC converters
US12289057B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/7072
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A bidirectional power converter includes a first switch circuit coupled to a second switch circuit via a transformer, wherein the first switch circuit is configured to transfer power to the second switch circuit during a charging mode, the second switch circuit is configured to transfer power to the first switch circuit during a discharging mode, and the first switch circuit is configured to operate in a half bridge configuration during a first portion of the charging mode.
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