Abstract: Systems and apparatuses are disclosed that include a distributed power system configured to provide power to a number of loads. The system includes power converters configured to receive DC power from a common power source, each of the plurality of power converters configured to provide DC power to a corresponding load from. Each of the power converters is positioned proximal to the corresponding load that it powers.

Abstract: An electronic system assembly can include a plurality of first circuit boards including a plurality of electronic components provided on first surfaces of the plurality of first circuit boards, a second circuit board including a set of first connectors on a second surface, and a third circuit board including a set of second connectors on a third surface. The first surfaces, a fourth surface of the second circuit board opposite to the second surface, and a fifth surface of the third circuit board opposite to the third surface can define a cavity containing the plurality of electronic components. The set of first connectors and the set of second connectors can be electrically coupled to the plurality of electronic components.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes an integrated circuit having a housing, an optical port exposed on an exterior of the housing, and gate driver circuitry configured to generate a drive signal at an output of the integrated circuit to drive a gate terminal of a wide band gap (WBG) power device. The integrated circuit may include an optical receiver coupled to the optical port and having an electrical output coupled to an input of the gate driver circuitry, the optical receiver configured to receive an optical signal via the optical port and generate an electrical signal at the electrical output based on the optical signal. The integrated circuit may also include a power supply system configured to convert a first voltage to one or more power supply voltages powering the gate driver circuitry, the first voltage being a voltage at a terminal of the WBG power device.

Abstract: Systems and apparatuses are disclosed that include a distributed power system configured to provide power to a number of loads. The system includes power converters configured to receive DC power from a common power source, each of the plurality of power converters configured to provide DC power to a corresponding load from. Each of the power converters is positioned proximal to the corresponding load that it powers.

Abstract: A high-power DC charger system and method to charge a battery or electric vehicle are disclosed. The system can include a high-power rectifier with a plurality of Gallium Nitride (GaN) switches and a plurality of silicon carbide (SiC) rectifying diodes. The rectifier can be configured to receive AC input and output DC voltage and a converter configured to convert the voltage from the rectifier into a DC voltage that meets the charging needs of a battery.

Abstract: A bus conditioner for an electrical power system having at least one bus couplable to an electric power generation device driven by a prime mover includes a first energy storage device, a bi-directional power converter including a first converter input electrically connected to the first energy storage device and a converter output for connection to the bus, and a controller operatively coupled to the bi-directional power converter. The controller is configured to maintain a substantially constant load on the power generation device by commanding the power converter to divert excess power into the first energy storage device or use energy from the first storage device to provide power to the bus.

Abstract: A bus conditioner for an electrical power system having at least one bus couplable to an electric power generation device driven by a prime mover includes a first energy storage device, a bi-directional power converter including a first converter input electrically connected to the first energy storage device and a converter output for connection to the bus, and a controller operatively coupled to the bi-directional power converter. The controller is configured to maintain a substantially constant load on the power generation device by commanding the power converter to divert excess power into the first energy storage device or use energy from the first storage device to provide power to the bus.

Abstract: A solid state power controller (SSPC) includes a support structure, and a first solid state power switch die arranged relative to the support structure, the solid state power switch die including a solid state power switch having an input terminal for connecting to a power source and an output terminal for providing power to an electrical component. A first gate driver is electrically coupled to the first solid state power switch die, and a control module is operatively coupled to the first gate driver. A hermetic enclosure surrounds at least the first solid state power switch die.

Abstract: A power module that includes embedded power bus bars and output bus arranged to lower the parasitic inductance.