Patents by Inventor Tom Ribarich

Tom Ribarich has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Boost converter with zero voltage switching
    Patent number: 9577530
    Abstract: A power converter circuit is disclosed. The circuit includes a capacitor connected across first and second output terminals, an inductor configured to receive current from a power source, and a main switch configured to selectively conduct current from the inductor to a ground. The circuit also includes a diode configured to conduct current from the inductor to the capacitor, and a second switch connected in parallel with the diode, where the second switch is configured to selectively conduct current from the capacitor to the inductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Navitas Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Ribarich, Jason Zhang