Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include a filter comprising a first interleaved input, a second interleaved input, an output, a first transformer comprising a first primary winding with N1 turns and a first secondary winding with N2 turns, and a second transformer comprising a second primary winding with N3 turns and a second secondary winding with N4 turns, wherein the first primary winding and the second secondary winding are in series with the first interleaved input and the output, and the first secondary winding and the second primary winding are in series with the second interleaved input and the output.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include a filter comprising a first interleaved input, a second interleaved input, an output, a first transformer comprising a first primary winding with N1 turns and a first secondary winding with N2 turns, and a second transformer comprising a second primary winding with N3 turns and a second secondary winding with N4 turns, wherein the first primary winding and the second secondary winding are in series with the first interleaved input and the output, and the first secondary winding and the second primary winding are in series with the second interleaved input and the output.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method is provided including acts of receiving input Alternating Current (AC) power, providing the input AC power to at least one diode bridge to generate Direct Current (DC) power, providing, by the at least one diode bridge, the DC power to at least one set of diodes, providing, by the at least one set of diodes, the DC power to at least one output reactor, and providing, by the at least one output reactor, the DC power to an output.

Abstract: An uninterruptible power system described herein includes a first input and a second input and an AC output. The uninterruptible power system also includes power circuitry coupled to the first input, the second input, and the AC output, the power circuitry including an inverter having a first pair of switching elements including a first switching element and a second switching element and a second pair of switching elements including a third switching element and a fourth switching element, wherein the first switching element, the second switching element, the third switching element and the fourth switching element have an identical voltage rating; and a controller coupled to the second pair of switching elements and configured to control the third switching element and the fourth switching element to prevent occurrence of an overvoltage condition.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method is provided including acts of receiving input Alternating Current (AC) power, providing the input AC power to at least one diode bridge to generate Direct Current (DC) power, providing, by the at least one diode bridge, the DC power to at least one set of diodes, providing, by the at least one set of diodes, the DC power to at least one output reactor, and providing, by the at least one output reactor, the DC power to an output.

Abstract: Systems and methods of controlling an uninterruptible power supply are provided. The uninterruptible power supply includes an input configured to receive input power, an output, a power conversion circuit coupled with the input and the output, and a controller coupled with the power conversion circuit. The power conversion circuit includes an inverter, which includes a low pass filter. The low pass filter includes an inductor, and the controller is configured to provide control signals to the inverter such that a first current, measured at the inductor, generates a second current, measured at the output, where the first current has a first polarity and the second current having a second polarity, and the first polarity is either zero or the same polarity as the second polarity.

Abstract: An uninterruptible power system described herein includes a first input and a second input and an AC output. The uninterruptible power system also includes power circuitry coupled to the first input, the second input, and the AC output, the power circuitry including an inverter having a first pair of switching elements including a first switching element and a second switching element and a second pair of switching elements including a third switching element and a fourth switching element, wherein the first switching element, the second switching element, the third switching element and the fourth switching element have an identical voltage rating; and a controller coupled to the second pair of switching elements and configured to control the third switching element and the fourth switching element to prevent occurrence of an overvoltage condition.

Abstract: Power converters and methods of converting power are provided. In one aspect a converter includes an input to receive an input voltage having an input voltage value, an output, a first voltage bus, a midpoint, a first transformer having a primary and a secondary, a first circuit coupled to the input, coupled between the midpoint and the first voltage bus and coupled to the primary of the first transformer, an output circuit coupled to the secondary of the first transformer and coupled to the output, and a control circuit coupled to the first circuit and configured to control the first circuit to provide an AC voltage at the primary of the first transformer, wherein the control circuit is configured to control switches of the first circuit using a modified triangular waveform.

Abstract: Power converters and methods of converting power are provided. In one aspect a converter includes an input to receive an input voltage having an input voltage value, an output, a first voltage bus, a midpoint, a first transformer having a primary and a secondary, a first circuit coupled to the input, coupled between the midpoint and the first voltage bus and coupled to the primary of the first transformer, an output circuit coupled to the secondary of the first transformer and coupled to the output, and a control circuit coupled to the first circuit and configured to control the first circuit to provide an AC voltage at the primary of the first transformer, wherein the control circuit is configured to control switches of the first circuit using a modified triangular waveform.

Abstract: Systems and methods of controlling an uninterruptible power supply are provided. The uninterruptible power supply includes an input configured to receive input power, an output, a power conversion circuit coupled with the input and the output, and a controller coupled with the power conversion circuit. The power conversion circuit includes an inverter, which includes a low pass filter. The low pass filter includes an inductor, and the controller is configured to provide control signals to the inverter such that a first current, measured at the inductor, generates a second current, measured at the output, where the first current has a first polarity and the second current having a second polarity, and the first polarity is either zero or the same polarity as the second polarity.

Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide power converter circuitry including an input including a plurality of input lines each configured to be coupled to a phase of a multiphase AC power source having a sinusoidal waveform, a plurality of DC buses including a first positive DC bus having a first nominal DC voltage, a second positive DC bus having a second nominal DC voltage, a first negative DC bus having a third nominal DC voltage and a second negative DC bus having a fourth nominal DC voltage; a first power converter coupled to the input and configured to supply power from the multiphase AC power source to the plurality of DC buses during a first positive region of the sinusoidal waveform and a first negative region of the sinusoidal waveform; and a second power converter coupled to the input and configured to supply power from the multiphase AC power source to at least some of the plurality of DC buses during a second positive region of the sinusoidal waveform and a second negative r

Abstract: Systems and methods of controlling an uninterruptible power supply are provided. The uninterruptible power supply includes an input to receive input power, and an output to provide power to a load. The uninterruptible power supply also includes an inverter, a bypass switch, and a controller. The inverter is coupled with the input and with the output, and the bypass switch can provide the input power at the output in a bypass mode of operation. The controller is coupled with the inverter and the bypass switch. The controller can activate the bypass switch in a first configuration to provide the input power at the output during a first half of a cycle of an input voltage waveform, and can activate the bypass switch in a second configuration to provide the input power at the output during a second half of the cycle.

Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a UPS comprising a plurality of electrical buses, a first AC/DC converter coupled to the electrical buses and configured to convert a first input AC voltage to a plurality of DC voltages, a second AC/DC converter coupled to the electrical buses and configured to convert a second input AC voltage to the plurality of DC voltages, a third AC/DC converter coupled to the electrical buses and configured to convert a third input AC voltage to the plurality of DC voltages, a first DC/AC converter configured to convert the plurality of DC voltages into a first output AC voltage, and a DC bus balancer configured to maintain voltages present on the electrical buses by transferring energy between the plurality of electrical buses.

Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a UPS comprising a plurality of electrical buses, a first AC/DC converter coupled to the electrical buses and configured to convert a first input AC voltage to a plurality of DC voltages, a second AC/DC converter coupled to the electrical buses and configured to convert a second input AC voltage to the plurality of DC voltages, a third AC/DC converter coupled to the electrical buses and configured to convert a third input AC voltage to the plurality of DC voltages, a first DC/AC converter configured to convert the plurality of DC voltages into a first output AC voltage, and a DC bus balancer configured to maintain voltages present on the electrical buses by transferring energy between the plurality of electrical buses.

Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide power converter circuitry including an input including a plurality of input lines each configured to be coupled to a phase of a multiphase AC power source having a sinusoidal waveform, a plurality of DC buses including a first positive DC bus having a first nominal DC voltage, a second positive DC bus having a second nominal DC voltage, a first negative DC bus having a third nominal DC voltage and a second negative DC bus having a fourth nominal DC voltage; a first power converter coupled to the input and configured to supply power from the multiphase AC power source to the plurality of DC buses during a first positive region of the sinusoidal waveform and a first negative region of the sinusoidal waveform; and a second power converter coupled to the input and configured to supply power from the multiphase AC power source to at least some of the plurality of DC buses during a second positive region of the sinusoidal waveform and a second negative r

Abstract: A 3-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) including first, second, and third AC/DC converters, a DC/DC converter, and at least one DC/AC converter coupled to multiple electrical buses. The first, second, and third AC/DC converters each being configured to receive AC power and to provide multiple DC signals to the multiple electrical buses. The DC/DC converter being configured to convert DC voltages present on the multiple electrical buses to a DC voltage that can be used to charge a battery. The DC/AC converter being configured to receive DC power from the multiple electrical buses and to provide an AC output. The 3-phase UPS being configured such that when suitable AC power is provided to the AC/DC converters, the DC/DC converter is configured to charge a battery, and when suitable AC power is not provided to the AC/DC converters, the DC/DC converter is configured to provide DC power to the multiple electrical buses using power provided by the battery.

Abstract: Systems and methods of controlling an uninterruptible power supply are provided. The uninterruptible power supply includes an input to receive input power, and an output to provide power to a load. The uninterruptible power supply also includes an inverter, a bypass switch, and a controller. The inverter is coupled with the input and with the output, and the bypass switch can provide the input power at the output in a bypass mode of operation. The controller is coupled with the inverter and the bypass switch. The controller can activate the bypass switch in a first configuration to provide the input power at the output during a first half of a cycle of an input voltage waveform, and can activate the bypass switch in a second configuration to provide the input power at the output during a second half of the cycle.

Abstract: At least one aspect is directed to an uninterruptible power supply that includes a first input having an input line connection and an input neutral connection to receive a first input voltage from a first voltage source, a second input to receive a second input voltage from a second voltage source, and a boost circuit configured to provide a positive output DC voltage with respect to the input neutral connection and a negative output DC voltage with respect to the input neutral connection in both a line mode of operation and a backup mode of operation. The power supply also includes a first connection circuit to couple the first input to the boost circuit in the line mode of operation, and a second connection circuit to couple the second input to the boost circuit in the backup mode of operation, the second connection circuit being configured to isolate the second voltage source from the input neutral connection in the line mode of operation.

Abstract: A 3-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) including first, second, and third AC/DC converters, a DC/DC converter, and at least one DC/AC converter coupled to multiple electrical buses. The first, second, and third AC/DC converters each being configured to receive AC power and to provide multiple DC signals to the multiple electrical buses. The DC/DC converter being configured to convert DC voltages present on the multiple electrical buses to a DC voltage that can be used to charge a battery. The DC/AC converter being configured to receive DC power from the multiple electrical buses and to provide an AC output. The 3-phase UPS being configured such that when suitable AC power is provided to the AC/DC converters, the DC/DC converter is configured to charge a battery, and when suitable AC power is not provided to the AC/DC converters, the DC/DC converter is configured to provide DC power to the multiple electrical buses using power provided by the battery.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing uninterruptible power are provided by aspects of the invention. One aspect is more particularly directed to an uninterruptible power supply for providing power to a load. The uninterruptible power supply includes an input to receive input power, an output to provide output power, a plurality of battery modules that provide backup power, a power circuit coupled to the input, coupled to the plurality of battery modules and coupled to the output to provide power derived from at least one of the input power and the backup power to the output, a controller, a return line coupled to the controller and coupled to each of the battery modules, and a first sense line coupled to the controller and coupled to the plurality of battery modules. The controller and each of the battery modules are configured and arranged such that at least one characteristic of the battery modules is determined by the controller based on signals detected by the controller on the first sense line.