Series resonant converter with inherent short circuit protection
US6008997A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P80/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A series resonant circuit converts a DC input to an AC output. The circuit includes first and second series circuits connected across the DC input, but in opposite polarities. Each series circuit includes a switch, a transformer primary and a capacitor. Also within each series circuit, a diode is connected across the combination of the switch and transformer primary to provide limiting. The transformer primaries are connected together so that the switches are effectively in series. Singular and multiple transformer cores may be used in connection with singular and multiple secondaries to provide the AC output.
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