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Integration of planar transformer and/or planar inductor with power switches in power converter

US7289329B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 2004
Grant dateOct 30, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4935
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power converter integrates at least one planar transformer comprising a multi-layer transformer substrate and/or at least one planar inductor comprising a multi-layer inductor substrate with a number of power semiconductor switches physically and thermally coupled to a heat sink via one or more multi-layer switch substrates.

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