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Adaptive switching speed control for pulse width modulation

US6476683B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2000
Grant dateNov 5, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B20/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A pulse width modulation apparatus and method operates a switch at one of four slew rates to minimize electromagnetic and harmonic interference or switching losses. One of the four slew rates is selected based on a detected over-current condition, with or without a start up operation condition, an over-temperature condition and a normal working mode.

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