Abstract: A power system and method of operating the same. In one embodiment, the power system includes a plurality of power converters configured to power a host system. The power system also includes a power converter controller configured to provide a status of and control the plurality of power converters and at least one system element of the host system responsive to a plurality of host system signals. The control includes a scripted sequence of events as function of a change of an operational condition of at least one of the plurality of power converters and the host system.

Abstract: A system, and related method, employable with an electronic heater that includes, in one embodiment, a power converter coupled to the electronic heater via a disconnect switch configured to conduct to deliver an output voltage produced by the power converter to the electronic heater to control a temperature thereof. The system also includes a current source coupled across the electronic heater, and a power converter controller configured to adjust the output voltage produced by the power converter responsive to a test current produced by the current source when the disconnect switch is not conducting.

Abstract: A post regulator for use with a power system including a power converter configured to produce a bus voltage on an output bus. The post regulator includes a transistor circuit coupled to the output bus of the power converter, and further includes a controller configured to receive the bus voltage and control the transistor circuit to alter an output voltage of the post regulator for a period of time to enhance a slew rate of an output current and/or the output voltage of the post regulator from a first level to a second level.

Abstract: A power module and method of forming the same. The power module includes an extruded tube with internal and external fins, first and second opposing surfaces defining ends thereof, and an internal slot for housing a power converter. The power module includes a bottom plate having a first depression to receive a first O-ring to provide a first liquid-tight fluid seal at the first opposing surface for an electrically insulting oil encapsulating the power converter. The power module includes a cable interface plate having a second depression to receive a second O-ring to provide a second liquid-type fluid seal at the second opposing surface for the electrically insulting oil encapsulating the power converter. The power module includes an end cap to mate with the cable interface plate and accept a conduit fitting to enable an electrical cable to be routed from within the end cap to an external connection point.

Abstract: A filter device, method of manufacture and use thereof. The filter device comprises a foil-wound inductor formed by a first conductive foil strip having a first terminal and a second terminal, the first conductive foil strip wound around a core to form a plurality of winding layers such that the first terminal is proximate the core and the second terminal is located at the outermost winding layer, and a continuous dielectric insulating layer between the plurality of layers of the first conductive foil strip; and, a tunable capacitor formed by a second conductive foil strip at least partially encircling the outermost layer of the foil-wound inductor and a dielectric insulating layer disposed therebetween, the second conductive foil strip having a portion that can be trimmed to alter a capacitance between the second conductive foil strip and the first or second terminal of the foil-wound inductor.

Abstract: A power system and method of operating the same. In one embodiment, the power system includes a plurality of power converters configured to power a host system. The power system also includes a power converter controller configured to provide a status of and control the plurality of power converters and at least one system element of the host system responsive to a plurality of host system signals. The control includes a scripted sequence of events as function of a change of an operational condition of at least one of the plurality of power converters and the host system.

Abstract: A power module and method of forming the same. The power module includes an extruded tube with internal and external fins, first and second opposing surfaces defining ends thereof, and an internal slot for housing a power converter. The power module includes a bottom plate having a first depression to receive a first O-ring to provide a first liquid-tight fluid seal at the first opposing surface for an electrically insulting oil encapsulating the power converter. The power module includes a cable interface plate having a second depression to receive a second O-ring to provide a second liquid-type fluid seal at the second opposing surface for the electrically insulting oil encapsulating the power converter. The power module includes an end cap to mate with the cable interface plate and accept a conduit fitting to enable an electrical cable to be routed from within the end cap to an external connection point.

Abstract: A power module and method of forming the same. The power module includes an extruded tube with internal and external fins, first and second opposing surfaces defining ends thereof, and an internal slot for housing a power converter. The power module includes a bottom plate having a first depression to receive a first O-ring to provide a first liquid-tight fluid seal at the first opposing surface for an electrically insulting oil encapsulating the power converter. The power module includes a cable interface plate having a second depression to receive a second O-ring to provide a second liquid-type fluid seal at the second opposing surface for the electrically insulting oil encapsulating the power converter. The power module includes an end cap to mate with the cable interface plate and accept a conduit fitting to enable an electrical cable to be routed from within the end cap to an external connection point.