Wide bandgap semiconductor based power supply assemblies for plasma operating systems and related methods and devices
US9510436B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49002
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In some aspects, plasma torch cutting systems can include a housing and a plasma torch power supply within the housing and configured to generate a signal that initiates generation of a plasma arc in a torch head, the power supply including an integrated circuit comprising a plurality of electronic components used to generate the signal that initiates generation of the plasma arc, at least one of the electronic components being at least partially formed of a wide bandgap semiconductor material.
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