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System for balancing the voltage of series-connected semiconductor elements

US9541936B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2014
Grant dateJan 10, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K17/102
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A circuit for balancing a voltage across a semiconductor element series-connected with other semiconductor elements of the same type may include a comparator configured to compare data representative of a voltage across the semiconductor element with a reference voltage, and a resistive element of adjustable value and configured to be controlled by the comparator.

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