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Power converter with quasi-resonant voltage multiplier having shared switching node

US8737093B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 2011
Grant dateMay 27, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2032

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  • 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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