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Multilevel inverter device and method

US9413268B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2012
Grant dateAug 9, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/56
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An embodiment multilevel inverter comprises a first boost apparatus having an input coupled to a positive dc bus and a second boost apparatus having an input coupled to a negative dc bus. The multilevel inverter further comprise a first switch coupled to an input of an L-C filter and the first boost apparatus, a second switch coupled to the input of the L-C filter and the second boost apparatus, a third switch coupled between the positive dc bus and the first switch and a fourth switch coupled between the negative dc bus and the second switch.

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