Power converters for wide input or output voltage range and control methods thereof
US9263960B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B70/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power converter topology is adapted for efficiency according to input voltage, output voltage or output current conditions. Topology adaptation is achieved by control responsive to the input and output operating conditions, or to one or more external control signals. Transition between any two topologies is implemented by pulse width modulation in the two switches in one of two bridge legs of a full bridge converter. When transitioning from full-bridge to half-bridge topology, the duty ratio of one switch in one leg of the full bridge is increased, while simultaneously the duty ratio of the other switch in the same leg is reduced until one switch is continuously on, while the other switch is continuously off. The transition from the half-bridge to the full-bridge topology is accomplished by modulating the same switches such that, at the end of the transition, both switches operate with substantially the same duty cycle.
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