DC/DC converter for a fuel cell having a non-linear inductor
US6323626A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/40
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A DC/DC converter for a fuel cell includes an input node for receiving DC supply power from the fuel cell. An output node provides a DC output voltage. An inductor has inductance which varies with respect to inductor current. The inductor includes a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal is coupled with the input node for receiving DC supply power from the fuel cell. A switch is coupled between the second terminal of the inductor and ground. A control circuit switches the switch between an open position and a closed position.
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