Voltage converter utilizing independently switched inductors
US6838863B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M1/009
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention relate to independently switched inductors in a voltage converter. Each voltage transforming inductor of a voltage converter may be deignated a switch or bridge at each opposing terminal. The function of these switches is to periodically reverse the polarity of voltage across the inductors. By configuring independently switched inductors in series, the frustration of voltage tolerance limitations of the switches is mitigated.
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