Power converter control system and method with separate primary and secondary controllers
US9130470B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M3/33584
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power converter control system includes primary bridge controller that is configured to actuate a first plurality of gate drive units that switch a first plurality of power elements in a primary bridge of a power converter. The control system further includes a secondary bridge controller separate from the primary bridge controller that is configured to actuate a second plurality of gate drive units to switch a second plurality of power elements in a secondary bridge of the power converter.
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