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Power converter having airplane power source detector

US7554218B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 2005
Grant dateJun 30, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 26, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M3/003
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power converter having an aircraft power source detector adapted to limit the amount of power that can be drawn by the power converter when utilized in an aircraft. The power converter may detect an artifact of the aircraft power source, such as the 400 Hz ripple noise on an aircraft power line, or existing in the aircraft cabin, such EMI or aircraft lighting.

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