Abstract: In a power conversion apparatus, first to xth converters are connected in parallel to each other. A control unit outputs, based on command information related to an output of the power conversion apparatus, control information. A pulse generator selects, based on the control information, a number n of converters from the first to xth converters, n being an integer more than or equal to 2 and smaller than x. The number n is defined as a multiply-driven number n. The pulse generator generates, based on the control information, at least one multiple drive-pulse train that comprises n drive pulses for multiply driving the n selected converters. A variable determiner changes the multiply-driven number n.

Abstract: A metal foil for secondary battery generating less cutting chips at the time of forming an opening and allowed to have a higher aperture ratio without reducing strength and a secondary battery in which short circuit caused by generation of electrode debris can be suppressed are provided. A metal foil 1 for secondary battery is provided with a metal thin plate 2, plural first convex portions 3A formed on a first principal surface 2a of the thin plate 2 by plastic forming and plural second convex portions 3B formed on a second principal surface 2b opposite to the first principal surface 2a by the plastic forming, wherein the convex portions 3A and 3B each have an opening 31 of which aperture plane 31a is orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the principal surfaces 2a and the 2b.

Abstract: A metal foil for secondary battery generating less cutting chips at the time of forming an opening and allowed to have a higher aperture ratio without reducing strength and a secondary battery in which short circuit caused by generation of electrode debris can be suppressed are provided. A metal foil 1 for secondary battery is provided with a metal thin plate 2, plural first convex portions 3A formed on a first principal surface 2a of the thin plate 2 by plastic forming and plural second convex portions 3B formed on a second principal surface 2b opposite to the first principal surface 2a by the plastic forming, wherein the convex portions 3A and 3B each have an opening 31 of which aperture plane 31a is orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the principal surfaces 2a and the 2b.