Power converters controlled to shut down in response to monitored parameters reaching thresholds for a period of time
US9806600B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M1/0012
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power system for powering a load including a power converter and a control circuit coupled to the power converter. The power converter includes an input terminal for receiving an input voltage and an input current, and output terminal for outputting an output voltage and an output current to a load. The control circuit is configured to monitor the output voltage and the output current of the power converter and shut down the power converter in response to the output voltage being less than or equal to a defined voltage threshold and the output current being greater than or equal to a defined current threshold for a defined period of time. Other example power systems, control circuits, and methods of controlling power converters are also disclosed.
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