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Bipolar power control

US9219428B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 26, 2009
Grant dateDec 22, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B70/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A circuit for controlling a power converter featuring BJTs, through use of a control winding on the transformer that provides the base drive for the BJTs is disclosed. This controller can control the control winding current, thus modifying the commutating of the current or stopping the oscillations. It can provide unidirectional shorts to prevent commutation and can also provide an initial power pulse to control the start or operation of the power converter.

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