Interleaved resonant converter
US9119592B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A CT system includes an x-ray source, a high-voltage (HV) tank coupled to the x-ray source, and an inverter coupled to the HV tank. The inverter includes an H-bridge configuration of switches comprising a first leg and a second leg, wherein the first and second legs include respective upper and lower switches, and at least one additional leg of switches having respective upper and lower switches. The system includes a controller configured to interleave switch operation between the H-bridge configuration and the at least one additional leg of switches.
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