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Self powered supply for power converter switch driver

US7511976B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2006
Grant dateMar 31, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M1/32
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Self-powered supplies are presented for powering a power converter switch driver with power obtained from an associated snubber circuit, in which a supply circuit and a snubber circuit are connected in a series path across the switch terminals with the supply circuit receiving electrical power from the snubber and providing power to the switch driver.

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