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Modular switch for an electrical converter, electrical converter, as well as method for operating an electrical converter

US9450508B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

GE ENERGY POWER CONVERSION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED · GB

Inventors

Joerg Janning · Berlin, DE
Samir Salama · Berlin, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 14, 2011
Grant date	Sep 20, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 18, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH02M7/217
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Described is a modular switch for an electrical converter. The modular switch is provided with a first series circuit including a first controllable power semiconductor component and a first diode as well as with a second series circuit including a second diode and a second controllable power semiconductor. The connecting point between the first power semiconductor component and the first diode forms a first terminal and the connecting point between the second diode and the second power semiconductor component forms a second terminal of the modular switch. Also provided is a capacitor, wherein the first series circuit and the second series circuit and the capacitor are switched parallel to each other.

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