Power converter with quasi-resonant voltage multiplier having shared switching node
US8737093B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B70/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power converter is disclosed including a switching converter having a switching node, a first quasi-resonant multiplier stage having a resonant input coupled to the switching node, and a second quasi-resonant multiplier stage having a resonant input coupled to the switching node. In another embodiment, a power converter includes a switching converter having a switching node, a first quasi-resonant multiplier stage having a boost input coupled to the switching node, and a first clamp coupled to the first multiplier stage.
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