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Motor driver having integrated braking chopper

US9455651B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2014
Grant dateSep 27, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02P3/065
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A motor driver for driving a motor is disclosed. The motor driver has a first power bus, a first switching device coupled between the first power bus and a first terminal of the motor, a second power bus, a second switching device coupled between the second power bus and a second terminal of the motor, and an integrated braking chopper coupled between the first and second power buses. The integrated braking chopper is configured to dissipate an extra power generated by the motor.

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