Abstract: A method of operating a converter includes: charging an LC tank coupled between a switching network and a primary winding of a transformer for a first period of time by connecting the LC tank to one or more input capacitors via the switching network, where the switching network includes a first half-bridge coupled between a first supply terminal and a center node, and a second half-bridge coupled between the center node and a second supply terminal; preventing energy transfer from the primary winding of the transformer to a secondary winding of the transformer during the charging of the LC tank; and after charging the LC tank, discharging the LC tank for a second period of time by disconnecting a terminal of the LC tank from the one or more input capacitors.

Abstract: A method of operating a converter includes: charging an LC tank coupled between a switching network and a primary winding of a transformer for a first period of time by connecting the LC tank to one or more input capacitors via the switching network, where the switching network includes a first half-bridge coupled between a first supply terminal and a center node, and a second half-bridge coupled between the center node and a second supply terminal; preventing energy transfer from the primary winding of the transformer to a secondary winding of the transformer during the charging of the LC tank; and after charging the LC tank, discharging the LC tank for a second period of time by disconnecting a terminal of the LC tank from the one or more input capacitors.

Abstract: A method and a device are described for traction control in a motor vehicle that is equipped with an anti-lock system. When the brake pedal is depressed and an unallowable slip occurs on at least one driving wheel, the brake pressure built up by the driver is controlled in the wheel brake associated with this wheel by setting the associated valve arrangement for traction control. This brake pressure control only takes place if at least one of the following criteria is met: the driver has actuated an additional switching element, the vehicle speed is less than a predefined threshold value, a predefined time period has not elapsed, and/or the gas pedal has been depressed.