Abstract: A control circuit generates signals for controlling the sequence in which selected input signals are carried across the terminals of a polyphase switching conversion circuit. The control circuit includes switching elements galvanically isolated from the selected input signals with the control signals electrically isolated from the switching devices. The control circuit for the conversion circuit is, in essence, electrically isolated from the conversion circuit. The control circuit is configured to have a topology analogous to that of the switching converter and includes conventional switching diodes as well as a light generating device optically coupled to a light sensor which, in response to detection of light from the optically coupled light generating device, provides a control signal to a corresponding switching device. The control circuit also includes a source of regulated and electrically isolated power to operate drive circuitry for the switching devices.

Abstract: An AC/DC harmonic neutralizing power converter. The power converter includes a first rectifier, load output terminals for delivering DC power to a load, and a harmonic neutralizing converter. The first rectifier includes an input to receive AC input power and an output. The harmonic neutralizing converter comprises a power switching inverter and a second rectifier. The power switching inverter includes an input connected to the output of the first rectifier, an LC resonant circuit comprising a series connected capacitor and inductor, and an output. The second rectifier of the harmonic neutralizing converter has an input connected to the output of the inverter and an output connected in voltage additive relationship to the output of the first rectifier. The added outputs of the rectifiers is connected to the load output terminals such that the output voltage on the load output terminals substantially equals the added output voltages of the rectifiers.

Abstract: A boost-buck rectifier bridge circuit topology having two diode decoupled boost stages is formed as an H-shaped bridge with the alternating voltage source comprising the center leg and the first and second H-shaped bridge arms comprising a series connected SCR and bridge diode in each of the legs and a third and fourth bridge diode in the respective third and fourth arms of the H-shaped bridge. The first boost stage is coupled between the junction of the first SCR and first bridge diode and the negative polarity DC voltage bus and a second boost stage is coupled between the positive polarity DC voltage bus and the junction of the second SCR and second bridge diode in the second arm of the H-shaped bridge so that the first boost stage is decoupled by the first bridge diode and the second boost stage is decoupled by the second bridge diode whereby the load current delivered by the circuit is carried solely by the bridge diodes and not the boost stage switching devices.

Abstract: An on-chip voltage regulator circuit isolates the chip circuitry from spurious signals and electrostatic discharge (ESD) of peripheral circuitry. A bypass function for the regulator circuit is initiated on detection of the onset of an over voltage condition. In one implementation, a MOSFET is used to (1) initiate a parallel current path from Vcc to Vdd and (2) bypass the regulator to establish a continuous current path from the ESD diode to the Vcc to the Vdd power grid. The circuit addresses level shifting and uses an RC triggering technique.

Abstract: A high-voltage pulse generating circuit of a charge transfer-type comprising a main capacitor for storing input energy and at least one magnetic pulse compression circuit comprising a saturable reactor, a saturable reactor on the side of a load comprising an energy recovery winding connected to the main capacitor via a rectifying element for returning unconsumed pulse energy from the load to the main capacitor. This circuit is suitable for an electrostatic precipitator.

Abstract: A converter control apparatus is configured by a converter magnetic deflection quantity calculation portion for detecting an electricity quantity necessary to calculate a magnetic deflection of an iron core in a converter, a system side direct current component correction controller for calculating a reference value of the direct current component of an output voltage of the converter on the basis of the detected electricity quantity, a converter output direct current component calculator for calculating an output voltage direct current component of the converter on the basis of an electricity quantity which is previously detected and necessary to obtain an output voltage direct current of the converter, a converter output voltage direct current correction controller for inducing an electric quantity for correcting the output voltage of the converter on the basis of a difference between the calculated output voltage direct current component and the reference value of the output voltage direct current componen

Abstract: A design for and method of assembling a power supply or power converter. The design is based on mounting the heat generating elements of the device, such as an integrated circuit or other switching device in a manner which provides a direct thermal coupling between those devices and the inductors or transformers which are part of the power supply or converter Using packaging techniques similar to those used in the semiconductor industry, the inductor or transformer is attached to one side of a lead frame. The heat generating elements are then mounted on top of the inductor or transformer. Passive components, such as capacitors, may be mounted on the lead frame. Additional heat generating components may also be mounted on the inductor or transformer. The resulting combination is then encapsulated in plastic or a molding compound typically used in the industry.

Abstract: A thin DC-DC converter arrangement which includes an inductor including a thin ring-shaped coil having a hole in its center and a thin ferrite core for providing a closed magnetic path passing through the central hole of the coil and interlinking the ring-shaped coil, a thin circuit board formed on its one surface with an electric circuit of the DC-DC converter, and a radiator having at least one flat part, wherein the inductor, the circuit board and the radiator are integrally assembled.

Abstract: A power converter including, a converter, a three-level DC voltage source composed of a series connected capacitors connected between outputs of the converter to generate a positive, a neutral and a negative potential, a three-level NPC inverter, a chopper circuit, and a chopper control circuit. The chopper circuit includes a series circuit of a first and a second switching device connected between a positive and a negative potential points of the three-level DC voltage source, a first and a second diode connected in antiparallel with the first and second switching devices, respectively, and a reactor connected between a neutral potential point and a connecting point of the first and second switching devices.

Abstract: Overload protection for an AC/DC converter is formed by a high frequency AC power signal provided to a step-down/isolator circuit which converts the power signal to a low voltage signal. An output filter stage then converts the low voltage AC signal to a DC output for use in DC devices. Upon the occurrence of a short circuit or a current overload, the step-down/isolator circuit core becomes saturated, ceasing operation of the step-down/isolator until the short or the connected device drawing the current overload is removed.

Abstract: An automatic switched power receptacle includes an outlet receptacle adapted to receive a plug. A relay is connected between the power receptacle and a source of power to selectively power the receptacle. A plug presence sensor in proximity to the receptacle senses presence of a plug in the receptacle. The plug presence sensor comprises a light source and light sensor, the light source and light sensor being disposed on opposite sides of a path of movement of a plug being inserted in the receptacle. An automatic control circuit is connected between the relay and the plug presence sensor for selectively energizing the relay to power the receptacle incident to the sensor sensing presence of a plug.

Abstract: A converter for raising a weak input DC voltage of 0.3 volts or less to an output voltage has a blocking oscillator and a field-effect transistor included in the oscillator. The transistor having a base earthed is of the enhancement type activated by a gate-source voltage equal to or lower than the input, and the oscillator is activated responding to the gate-source voltage, so that pulses are generated as the output. Typically, the oscillator is composed of a resistor and a condenser connected in series through a lead and between an earth and an input line, a transformer whose secondary winding is connected to transistor's gate and the lead, with a primary winding being connected to the input line and the transistor's drain, and a diode earthed and having a cathode connected to the gate. An electromotive force induced through the secondary winding when the transistor is inactivated has positive and negative poles directed to the condenser and the gate, respectively.

Abstract: A circuit arrangement for automatically decreasing the load current includes a series arrangement formed by a load and a first electronic switching device and connected to a DC source of power. The first switching device is driven by a driver. The circuit further includes a control circuit controlling the driver. The control circuit is adapted to be initiated by a second electronic switching device, so that the second electronic switching device connects the first terminal of a capacitor and of a first resistor as well as the base of a transistor to one pole of the DC source of power, with the main current path of the transistor being between the input of the driver and the other pole of the DC source of power. The second terminal of the capacitor and of the first resistor is coupled to the other pole of the DC source, and the end of the first electronic switching device connected to the load is coupled to the second terminal of the capacitor through a feedback resistor.

Abstract: A magnetic device, a method of manufacturing the magnetic device and a DC/DC converter employing the magnetic device.

Abstract: A reference voltage generator for generating a reference voltage having a constant voltage level. The reference voltage generator comprises a high voltage generating circuit for generating a boost voltage boosted over the power voltage level; a clamping circuit for clamping the boost voltage below a constant voltage; a ripple preventing circuit for preventing tipple of the boost voltage clamped through the clamping circuit; and a voltage dividing circuit for outputting a reference voltage which is below the power voltage by lowering the boost voltage outputted through the tipple preventing circuit.

Abstract: The invention comprises a circuit arrangement with a first direct voltage to an alternating voltage transforming unit, an alternating voltage to a second direct voltage transforming unit, and a second direct voltage smoothing filter, connectable to a load, whereby the first direct voltage to an alternating voltage transforming unit has an inductance whose one connection is connected to a mutual connecting point for a two series connected rectifiers, and wherein the alternating voltage to a second direct voltage transforming unit includes a parallel related rectifier. A back current through one of two parallel related rectifiers, formed at the switching period of the alternating voltage, and a therefrom originating power contribution to the inductance, is redistributed by a power contribution redistributing organ, belonging to the transforming unit, in order to reduce the losses appearing, for instance in the series connected rectifiers.

Abstract: An electronic variable speed device which includes a rectifier supplied with an alternating current, at least one capacitor and an inverter supplied with a DC voltage from the rectifier to the at least one capacitor. The inverter includes plural solid state switch power modules which produce an AC voltage. A plastic material internal enclosure encloses the power modules and a heatsink is connected to the power modules. An electrical connection board electrically connects the power modules to the at least one capacitor such that the heatsink, power modules, at least one capacitor and electrical connection board form a non-sealed chamber containing the power modules. An electronic control system is connected to the electrical connection board to control the power modules.

Abstract: An improved output driver is disclosed having a pull-off diode-connected transistor and a resistor for keeping a pass transistor off when no load current is desired. An MOS transistor is coupled in parallel with the pull-off diode. As the input voltage increases beyond a threshold level, the diode is no longer able to pull-off the pass transistor's base due to increasing leakage currents in the pass transistor and is thus unable to turn off the pass transistor. The MOS transistor turns on at this threshold voltage and pulls-off the pass transistor's base hard enough to keep the pass transistor off. In one embodiment, the MOS transistor is incorporated into an unadjusted field region of the diode-connected transistor without any additional masking or processing steps. Further, since it is formed in the field region of the diode, the inclusion of the MOS transistor requires no additional surface area.

Abstract: A power converter protecting apparatus include series transformers connected in series to phase power lines, respectively, of an electric power system, power converters connected to secondary windings of the transformers, respectively, a current detector for detecting system currents flowing through the phase power lines, a current detector for detecting converter currents flowing to the power converters from the secondary windings, respectively, a high-speed decision circuit for outputting a decision signal upon determination of occurrence of a system fault on the basis of the system current, a switch for issuing an output voltage zero command upon reception of the fault decision signal, and a pulse generating circuit for controlling a gate pulse signal supplied to the power converters for setting to zero the outputs of the power converters in response to the output voltage zero command at a time point when the converter current decreases below an allowable breaking current thereof.

Abstract: A power supply (200) includes a VVC (222) which provides for the efficient conversion of voltages with minimum ripple. The doping of the VVC (222) is altered such that most of the energy is delivered to a load (224) at a substantially constant voltage. The VVC (222) is fabricated using such materials as Zirconium Titanate. The VVC (222) has a high capacitance to volume ratio and therefore results in a significant reduction in the overall size of the power supply (200).