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High frequency matrix transformer

US4845606A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 1988
Grant dateJul 4, 1989
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01F2038/006
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A high frequency matrix transformer comprises a plurality of interdependent magnetic elements interwired as a transformer. The various component parts of the high frequency transformer are arranged and interwired to provide a transformer having very low leakage inductance and very good coupling from the primary to the secondary. The high frequency matrix transformer is particularly well adapted for transformers requiring high equivalent turns ratios, high frequency, high power, and high dielectric isolation. It can have a plurality of parallel secondaries, which can source current to parallel rectifier circuits with current sharing. It can also have a plurality of parallel primary circuits, which also will current share, to balance the load between source switching circuits, or to provide dual input voltage capability (i.e., 120/240 volts). The high frequency matrix transformer tends to be spread out, and can be very flat, making it eaasy to ventilate or heat sink. The high frequency matrix transformer having push pull windings can include the primary switching means and secondary rectifying means within its windings, to that the transformer as a whole has direct current inputs and…

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