Abstract: Systems and methods for starting inverter-based resources (IBRs) and synchronizing them with their tied grid are provided. The startup can utilize direct current (DC) control throughout each switching cycle, enabling a process without any inrush current. This can mitigate the inrush current instantly or essentially instantly, thereby giving a transient-free inverter startup and grid synchronization.

Abstract: Systems and methods for energizing transformers with inverter-based resources (IBRs) are provided. IBRs can pick up local critical loads after blackout and ultimately support the bulk power system recovery. The transformer energization process can be achieved by controlling IBRs without any inrush current, and the duration of the process can be instant or essentially instant.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for preparing a tunable anti-reflective coating, including: measuring electromagnetic wave impedances X1 and X2 of a first and second medium; doping a substrate to obtain an anti-reflective coating whose internal electromagnetic wave impedance changes with a wavelength or thickness; measuring an electromagnetic wave impedance X3 on a side of the anti-reflective coating in contact with the first medium and an electromagnetic wave impedance X4 on a side of the anti-reflective coating in contact with the second medium; and comparing X1 and X3, and X2 and X4, when X1=X3 and X2=X4, obtaining a tunable anti-reflective coating that matches the first and second medium, or when X1#X3 and/or X2#X4, adjusting the thickness of the first anti-reflective coating until X1=X3 and X2=X4, and obtaining a tunable anti-reflective coating that matches the first and second medium.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a meniscus lens includes providing an optical lens substrate having a non-planar deposition surface and depositing a resinous layer over the deposition surface to form the lens. Such a printed lens may have a radius of curvature of less than approximately 80 mm, sag of from approximately 2 mm to approximately 20 mm, a maximum thickness of less than approximately 40 mm, and a minimum thickness variation of at least approximately 2 mm.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a devices, systems and methods implementing a delta-connected cascaded multilevel converter comprised of a plurality of U-PEBBs, each U-PEBB comprising a bi-directional and isolated ac to dc converter module using Si or SiC power semiconductor devices.

Abstract: A combinable nucleic acid pre-processing apparatus includes a sample transfer chamber transferring a sample from a sampling tube to a nucleic acid extraction kit, a nucleic acid extraction chamber performing a nucleic acid extraction of the sample in the nucleic acid extraction kit for obtaining a nucleic acid extract, an assay setup chamber preparing reagents and transferring reagents and the nucleic acid extract to an assay plate, and at least two bridging modules respectively disposed between the sample transfer chamber and the nucleic acid extraction chamber and between the nucleic acid extraction chamber and the assay setup chamber. The sample transfer chamber, the nucleic acid extraction chamber and the assay setup chamber are separated and operated independently. Three chambers are connected through the bridging modules, so the nucleic acid extraction kit can be sequentially moved in the sample transfer chamber, the nucleic acid extraction chamber and the assay setup chamber.

Abstract: A method for creating overlay networking constructs to establish network connectivity between virtual routers and remote physical gateways is provided. An orchestrator receives a mapping between tenant network identifiers for multiple tenant networks and overlay network identifiers for multiple overlay networks. The orchestrator attaches a virtual router to a parent logical port of an overlay logical switch for connectivity between a physical gateway and the multiple tenant networks. The orchestrator creates multiple child logical ports that are sub-interfaces of the parent logical port. Each child logical port is uniquely identified by a tenant network identifier. The orchestrator connects multiple child logical switches to the multiple child logical ports according to the received mapping. Each child logical switch is uniquely identified by an overlay network identifier.

Abstract: Within a direct current hybrid circuit breaker (DC HCB), a capacitance is provided in a semiconductor switch path in series with a semiconductor switch and the semiconductor switch is in parallel with a surge arrestor to facilitate opening the DC HCB. The semiconductor switch path is connected in parallel with a mechanical switch path that includes a mechanical switch. The circuit causes the current through the mechanical switch to ramp down while the current through the semiconductor switch ramps up to a supply current. The mechanical switch can open without current and against no recovery voltage.

Abstract: A method for creating overlay networking constructs to establish network connectivity between virtual routers and remote physical gateways is provided. An orchestrator receives a mapping between tenant network identifiers for multiple tenant networks and overlay network identifiers for multiple overlay networks. The orchestrator attaches a virtual router to a parent logical port of an overlay logical switch for connectivity between a physical gateway and the multiple tenant networks. The orchestrator creates multiple child logical ports that are sub-interfaces of the parent logical port. Each child logical port is uniquely identified by a tenant network identifier. The orchestrator connects multiple child logical switches to the multiple child logical ports according to the received mapping. Each child logical switch is uniquely identified by an overlay network identifier.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a devices, systems and methods implementing a single transformer-based gate driver. In one embodiment, single transformer-based gate driver includes an RF source; a PWM controller; an edge detector and pulse generating circuit operably connected to the RF source and PWM controller; a transformer comprising a primary side and a secondary side, the primary side of the transformer operably connected to an output of the edge detector and pulse generating circuit, the secondary side of the transformer operably connected to a rectifier circuit and a signal recovery circuit; and a drive circuit operably connected to the rectifier circuit and the signal recovery circuit.

Abstract: Within a direct current hybrid circuit breaker (DC HCB), a commutation unit (CU) is provided in a semiconductor switch path in series with a semiconductor switch to facilitate opening the DC HCB. The semiconductor switch path is connected in parallel with a mechanical switch path that includes a mechanical switch. The CU is a controlled voltage source which applies a reverse biased voltage on the semiconductor switch path. The CU causes the current through the mechanical switch to ramp down while the current through the semiconductor switch ramps up to a supply current. The CU maintains the current through the mechanical switch to remain at a zero vale by compensating for the voltage drop across the semiconductor switch and the self-inductance of the semiconductor switch path. The mechanical switch can open without current and against no recovery voltage.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a devices, systems and methods implementing a single transformer-based gate driver. In one embodiment, single transformer-based gate driver includes an RF source; a PWM controller; an edge detector and pulse generating circuit operably connected to the RF source and PWM controller; a transformer comprising a primary side and a secondary side, the primary side of the transformer operably connected to an output of the edge detector and pulse generating circuit, the secondary side of the transformer operably connected to a rectifier circuit and a signal recovery circuit; and a drive circuit operably connected to the rectifier circuit and the signal recovery circuit.