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Time averaged modulated diode apparatus for photovoltaic application

US8273979B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2009
Grant dateSep 25, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/56
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

DC-DC converters are described that employ a time-averaged modulated bypass diode to facilitate the efficient harvest of power in photovoltaic systems.

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