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Power converter

US7023709B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 30, 2004
Grant dateApr 4, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B70/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power converter may include a transformer having a primary winding and a secondary winding. A first high side switch and a first low side switch may be coupled in series along a first path of a full bridge circuit, having a first node between the first high side switch and the first low side switch. The power converter may also comprise a second high side switch and a second low side switch coupled in series along a second path of the full bridge circuit, having a second node between the second high side switch and the second low side switch. The power converter may further comprise a first path capable of providing a first rectifier drive signal from the first node to a second rectifier switch, and a second path capable of providing a second rectifier drive signal from the second node to a first rectifier switch.

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