Abstract: Disclosed is an electric circuit, in particular for a medium voltage power converter. The circuit has at least four semiconductor switches which form a series connection and which are connected to poles of a direct current voltage (Ud). A diode is connected in parallel in an inverse direction to each semiconductor switch. A capacitor is connected in parallel to the two semiconductors in the middle of the series connection. The circuit is provided with a pole of an output potential (Ua) which is connected centrally in the series connection. The circuit has a control device for successively controlling the semiconductor switches. The time interval between the transition of two of the semiconductor switches into their respective controlling states is minimal.

Abstract: A power converter includes at least one capacitor and at least two semiconductor power switches. Each capacitor includes a pair of connectors for connecting the capacitor to the at least two semiconductor power switches. Moreover, each capacitor includes at least one other pair of connectors in order to connect the capacitor to at least two semiconductor power switches or a direct current network.

Abstract: Disclosed is a power converter in the form of a multi-level circuit, for converting direct current into alternating current or vice versa. The power converter includes at least one capacitor and at least two semiconductor power switches. Each capacitor includes a pair of connectors for connecting the capacitor to at least two semiconductor power switches. Moreover, each capacitor includes at least one other pair of connectors in order to connect the capacitor to at least two semiconductor power switches or a direct current network.