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Active diode driver

US9419608B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2014
Grant dateAug 16, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K2017/307
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An active diode driver for operating a switch of an active rectifier using an active diode is provided. The active diode driver may first control a soft turn-on of the switch and secondly control a hard turn-on of the switch, thereby making it possible for the switch to be softly turned-on.

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