High efficiency power system with plural parallel DC/DC converters
US6166934A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60L2270/147
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Distributed staged power systems and control methods for use in supplying power to a load of electric and hybrid electric vehicles. The systems comprise a plurality of parallel DC-to-DC power modules whose output power is controlled in accordance with the various control methods. The distributed staged power systems provide higher efficiency because of smart staging of the power modules. The control methods enable or disable selected power modules as determined to provide the highest possible power conversion efficiency.
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