System and method to avoid reverse recovery in a power converter
US9595888B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/56
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power converter is provided. The power converter includes a converter leg including switches for converting power. The power converter also includes a controller for switching the switches using a pulse width modulation technique. The power converter further includes an interface inductor coupled to the converter leg for avoiding a reverse recovery of current in the switches during operation.
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