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Converter for an ion propulsion system

US7760517B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

ASTRIUM GMBH · DE

Inventors

Frank Herty · Markdorf, DE
Jochen Haegele · Friedrichshafen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 26, 2008
Grant date	Jul 20, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 7, 2028

Classification

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

Abstract

A converter includes a converter for an ion propulsion system is provided. The converter includes a bridge circuit with a first and second bridge circuit connection and four switches. The converter also includes a storage inductance and a high voltage transformer with a primary and a secondary winding. The converter further includes a switch control unit, which opens or closes the fourth switch at a control time delayed in relation to the first switch.

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