Abstract: In certain embodiments, a compound power converter passes the majority of power from input to output through only a single stage of power conversion. At least one embodiment includes a main converter with an auxiliary output. The auxiliary output energizes an energy storage element that provides input power for a supplemental converter capable of supplying the main output. The supplemental converter improves regulation and can provide holdover power for Power Factor Correction (PFC) or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) operation. In certain embodiments, the power converter has at least one multi-functional inductor that supports both main regulation and supplemental regulation in a time-multiplexed manner such that, during main regulation, input energy is transferred from the input node to the output node via the multi-functional inductor, and, during supplemental regulation, the stored energy is transferred from the at least one energy storage element to the output node via the multi-functional inductor.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a power converter and method for controlling same, comprising a plurality of switch elements, an inductive reactor, and at least two ports for the movement of electrical energy. Any energy-moving port may be made unipolar, bidirectional, bipolar, or bidirectionally bipolar. Ports may be equipped with sensing circuitry to allow the converter output to be controlled responsively to an input signal. The disclosure may be configured to be used in many ways, for example, as a power-supply, as an amplifier, or as a frequency converter. The disclosure may comprise energy predictive calculating means to obtain excellent transient response to line and load variations. The disclosure may also include a switch to create a low impedance path around the inductor to allow current to recirculate through the inductor when it is not needed at any of the ports.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a compound power converter passes the majority of power from input to output through only a single stage of power conversion. At least one embodiment includes a main converter with an auxiliary output. The auxiliary output energizes an energy storage element that provides input power for a supplemental converter capable of supplying the main output. The supplemental converter improves regulation and can provide holdover power for Power Factor Correction (PFC) or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) operation. In certain embodiments, the power converter has at least one multi-functional inductor that supports both main regulation and supplemental regulation in a time-multiplexed manner such that, during main regulation, input energy is transferred from the input node to the output node via the multi-functional inductor, and, during supplemental regulation, the stored energy is transferred from the at least one energy storage element to the output node via the multi-functional inductor.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a power converter has an input side connected to receive AC input power at an input node and an output side connected to produce a regulated output power at an output node. The power converter has a transformer having at least one primary winding on the input side and at least one secondary winding on the output side. The power converter has at least one multi-functional inductor that supports both main regulation and supplemental regulation in a time-multiplexed manner such that, during main regulation, input energy is transferred from the input node to the output node via the multi-functional inductor, and, during supplemental regulation, the stored energy is transferred from the at least one energy storage element to the output node via the multi-functional inductor. Depending on the embodiment, the multi-functional inductor(s) may be one or two secondary transformer windings or a separate buck inductor.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a power converter has an input side connected to receive AC input power at an input node and an output side connected to produce a regulated output power at an output node. The power converter has a transformer having at least one primary winding on the input side and at least one secondary winding on the output side. The power converter has at least one multi-functional inductor that supports both main regulation and supplemental regulation in a time-multiplexed manner such that, during main regulation, input energy is transferred from the input node to the output node via the multi-functional inductor, and, during supplemental regulation, the stored energy is transferred from the at least one energy storage element to the output node via the multi-functional inductor. Depending on the embodiment, the multi-functional inductor(s) may be one or two secondary transformer windings or a separate buck inductor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a switched-mode power converter with regulation demand pulses sent across a galvanic isolation barrier.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound power converter in which the majority of power passes from input to output through only a single stage of power conversion. At least one embodiment includes a main converter with an auxiliary output. The auxiliary output energizes a reservoir that provides input power for a supplemental converter capable supplying the main output. The supplemental converter improves regulation and can provide holdover power for Power Factor Correction (PFC) or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) operation.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a level-shifter for driving a high-side power switch with sub-nanosecond timing integrity, without requiring a high-side gate-drive power supply, is provided. A drive source is connected to the gate of a power switch through a common-mode choke, and the latter level-shifts the common-mode voltage of the drive signal to the common-mode level of the power switch. The same level-shifter may also be used to drive a low-side power switch to avoid ground bounce.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compound power converter in which the majority of power passes from input to output through only a single stage of power conversion. At least one embodiment includes a main converter with an auxiliary output. The auxiliary output energizes a reservoir that provides input power for a supplemental converter capable supplying the main output. The supplemental converter improves regulation and can provide holdover power for Power Factor Correction (PFC) or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) operation.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a power converter and method for controlling same, comprising a plurality of switch elements, an inductive reactor, and at least two ports for the movement of electrical energy. Any energy-moving port may be made unipolar, bidirectional, bipolar, or bidirectionally bipolar. Ports may be equipped with sensing circuitry to allow the converter output to be controlled responsively to an input signal. The disclosure may be configured to be used in many ways, for example, as a power-supply, as an amplifier, or as a frequency converter. The disclosure may comprise energy predictive calculating means to obtain excellent transient response to line and load variations. The disclosure may also include a switch to create a low impedance path around the inductor to allow current to recirculate through the inductor when it is not needed at any of the ports.

Abstract: A switched-mode level-shifter shifts a differential voltage superimposed on a common-mode voltage. In the level shifter, a common-mode inductive reactor has at least two windings, and at least one of the differential voltage and the common-mode voltage are applied to at least one of the windings of the reactor. A switch charges the inductive reactor when caused to be in a first state, where the inductive reactor when charged experiences a change of flux according to the applied voltage. The switch also actuates a reset of the charged inductive reactor when caused to be in a second state, where the inductive reactor when reset reverses the change of flux experienced thereby. A source of a chopping signal is provided to alternately drive the switch between the first and second states, where each of the first and second states is one of in and out of conduction.

Abstract: The invention provides a power converter and method for controlling same, comprising a plurality of switch elements, an inductive reactor, and at least two ports for the movement of electrical energy. Any energy-moving port may be made unipolar, bidirectional, bipolar, or bidirectionally bipolar. Ports may be equipped with sensing circuitry to allow the converter output to be controlled responsively to an input signal. The invention may be configured to be used in many ways, for example, as a power-supply, as an amplifier, or as a frequency converter. The invention may comprise energy predictive calculating means to obtain excellent transient response to line and load variations. The invention may also include a switch to create a low impedance path around the inductor to allow current to recirculate through the inductor when it is not needed at any of the ports.

Abstract: The present invention provides a switched-mode power converter with regulation demand pulses sent across a galvanic isolation barrier.

Abstract: A switched-mode buck power converter includes a power source, a first switch, an inductor for storing energy, a diode or second switch, and control circuitry. The inductor has a first end connected to an output node of the power converter, wherein the first switch is connected between the power source and a second end of the inductor. The diode or second switch is connected, at the second end of the inductor, between the first switch and a common node of the power converter. The control circuitry is configured to (i) characterize per cycle energy demand of the power converter, (ii) characterize per cycle inductive energy of the power converter, and (iii) compare the characterized energy demand to the characterized inductive energy to control the first switch.

Abstract: A switched-mode power converter power converter, in one preferred embodiment with eight switches connected between three ports and an inductive element, with a donor (charging) port, a receptor port (load) and donor/receptor port (storage) operated so that energy may be switch between any of the ports regardless of the polarity and magnitude of the inductor current at the beginning of a chopping cycle. In one embodiment of the invention power conversion and power factor correction are accomplished in a single stage.

Abstract: The present invention provides a switched-mode power converter with regulation demand pulses sent across a galvanic isolation barrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides a switched-mode power converter with regulation demand pulses sent across a galvanic isolation barrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides a switched-mode power converter with regulation demand pulses sent across a galvanic isolation barrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides a switched-mode power converter with regulation demand pulses sent across a galvanic isolation barrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides a switched-mode power converter with regulation demand pulses sent across a galvanic isolation barrier.