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Modified high-efficiency phase shift modulation method

US7173467B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2005
Grant dateFeb 6, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2025

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

Abstract

Disclosed is a high-efficiency phase shift modulation method suitable for use in a traditional DC/AC single-phase full-bridge inverter. In this method, phase-shifted signal timing is used to modulate a duty cycle so that a power transistor is operated in a zero voltage switching state. As such, noises and switching loss of a switching device when turned on or off, may be reduced and thus efficiency of the inverter may be promoted. With this high-efficiency phase shift modulation method, at least the following advantages may be achieved: lower switching stresses, lower switching losses and thus increased conversion efficiency, lower electromagnetic interferences (EMIs) and no additional circuit required and thus easier realization of a controller for the inverter.

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