Patents Assigned to Factor One, Inc.
  • Snubber for zero current switched networks
    Patent number: 5815386
    Abstract: An AC to DC converter employing a resonant circuit and an auxiliary controllable switch such that the main controllable switch is turned off at zero current. A coupled saturable inductor is connected to the resonant circuit and the associated switching diode so that the turnoff stress of the switching diode is greatly reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: Factor One, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay M. Gordon