Automatic rating adjustment for power converter modules
US12323053B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M7/003
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one aspect, a method operable by a controller of a power converter module is provided. The method comprises identifying thermal test data for the power converter module, where the thermal test data maps one or more operating conditions of the power converter module to temperature triggers associated with a monitored device of the power converter module. The method further comprises measuring, utilizing a temperature sensor disposed external to and away from the monitored device, a temperature, and identifying the one or more operating conditions of the power converter module. The method further comprises identifying, from the thermal test data utilizing the one or more operating conditions, a temperature trigger for the monitored device, determining whether the temperature is greater than or equal to the temperature trigger, and performing a responsive action in response to determining that the temperature is greater than or equal to the temperature trigger.
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