Matrix converter for transforming electrical energy
US6781854B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2924/13055
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A matrix converter for transforming electrical energy between at least one voltage source, in particular a power supply network, and at least one current source, in particular a load, said converter including a matrix of switches connecting said voltage sources to said current sources, wherein each of said switches has two terminals disposed in respective distinct parallel planes and a photoconductive diamond substrate interposed between said two terminals of the switch, each switch being controlled by means of a light source irradiating the diamond substrate interposed between the two terminals.
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