Abstract: Provided is a switching apparatus that switches a connection state between two terminals, comprising a switch that switches the connection state between the two terminals according to a control voltage supplied thereto; a driving section that provides the switch with the control voltage corresponding to a control signal supplied thereto; and a changing section that changes the control voltage output from the driving section, according to a designated switching time. The changing section may change power supplied as a power supply to the driving section, according to the designated switching time. The changing section may change the control voltage output from the driving section prior to switching of the switch.

Abstract: A method for improving grid power quality despite the presence of rapidly changing loads and a rapidly changing supply. The inventive method includes an energy generation mode that is used when grid demand is relatively high and an energy storage mode that is used when the energy supply exceeds the grid demand. The method is able to rapidly switch between the two modes. In the energy storage mode some of the energy available from a source is transferred to a storage unit. In the energy generation mode, available energy and stored energy is transferred to the grid.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to techniques for automatically controlling a dual mode component of a device to operate according to a first mode or a second mode. According to these techniques, a device or circuit may include a first power supply input terminal and a dual mode component that includes a second power supply input terminal. The device or circuit further includes an automatic power supply selection module configured to compare a voltage level at the first power supply input terminal to a predetermined threshold, and based on the comparison, supply one of a first mode voltage level or a second mode voltage level to the second power supply input terminal. The first mode voltage level may cause the dual mode component to operate in a first mode, while the second mode voltage level may cause the dual mode component to operate in a second mode different than the first mode.

Abstract: Power flow in a hybrid AC-DC power system is analyzed by determining DC power injection variables as a function of AC state information for common coupling buses which connect AC and DC grids. The AC state information includes voltage magnitude and phase angle information for the common coupling buses and buses in the AC grid(s). The DC power injection variables indicate AC power injection into the one or more AC grids at the common coupling buses from the DC grid(s). The AC state information is revised iteratively as a function of the DC power injection variables and the sensitivity of the DC power injection variables to the AC state information, and the DC power injection variables and the sensitivity of the DC power injection variables are revised iteratively as a function of the revised AC state information until the power mismatch is acceptable.

Abstract: A power supply arrangement for producing polysilicon with a central control unit and a basic supply unit, which are regulated and controlled by control means. The basic supply unit supplies the supply module with electric energy, an output for connecting to loads which are supplied with electric energy from the mains via basic supply unit, and controllable switches, which are connected to the input and to the output and which are configured for adjusting the energy to be supplied to the loads. The switches are controllable. The control unit is supplied with electric energy. The power supply includes a communication bus. The control module and the basic supply module are connectable to the control module and the basic supply module to the communication bus. The control module and the basic supply module provide connections to the control module and the basic supply module to the communication bus.

Abstract: A multiplexer includes: a first switch unit coupled between a first input terminal and an output terminal and including a series connection of first and second switches; a second switch unit coupled between a second input terminal and the output terminal; and a third switch unit coupled to a third input terminal and a common node between the first and second switches. Different first and second voltages, and a third voltage greater than one of the first and second voltages and less than the other one of the first and second voltage are applied respectively to the first, second and third input terminals. The multiplexer is operable between a first mode, where the first voltage is transmitted to the output terminal, and a second mode, where the second voltage is transmitted to the output terminal and the third voltage is transmitted to the common node between the first and second switches.

Abstract: A reception unit sequentially receives input of voltage values indicating an AC input voltage from an AC power supply. A ROM stores a power control table in which a power control parameter corresponding to the AC power supply voltage is matched with each group of the voltage values indicating the same AC power supply voltage. A decision unit determines to which group the received voltage values belong among the plurality of groups, whenever the reception unit receives the input of the voltage value and decides the group, to which a predetermined number of voltage values belongs among the plurality of voltage values sequentially received by the reception unit, among the plurality of groups using the determination result. A power control unit controls power supply according to the power control parameter matched with the decided group.

Abstract: A VSC converter includes in each valve one first semiconductor device of turn-off type with a voltage blocking capacity rating of a first, high level and connected in parallel therewith a series connection of a plurality of second semiconductor devices of turn-off type with a voltage blocking capacity rating of a second, lower level. A control arrangement of the converter is configured to switch a said valve into a conducting state starting from a forward biased blocking state of the valve by controlling the second semiconductor devices to be turned on and then the first semiconductor devices to be turned on with a delay, and at the end of the conducting state to turn off the first semiconductor device in advance of turning the second semiconductor devices off.

Abstract: A power distribution system such as a marine power distribution and propulsion system. The system includes an ac busbar and a plurality of active front end power converters. Each AFE power converter includes a first active rectifier/inverter connected to the busbar and a second active rectifier/inverter connected to an electrical load such as an electric propulsion motor. Power sources are connected to the dc link of the AFE power converters and can be operated under the control of a power management controller or power management system.

Abstract: A relay driving device includes first and second power supply modules, a switching circuit, and a control module. The first power supply module outputs a first voltage that has a magnitude sufficient to activate the relay. The second power supply module outputs a second voltage that has a magnitude sufficient to maintain an activated state of the relay. The control module is configured to control the switching circuit to connect the relay to the first power supply module so as to provide the first voltage to the relay for activating the relay, and to subsequently connect the relay to the second power supply module so as to provide the second voltage to the relay for maintaining the activated state of the relay.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for boosting output of a generator set are provided. The output of the generator set is connected to an electrical load. The apparatus includes an energy storage unit, and a power-electronic unit. The energy storage unit uses batteries and capacitors to store electric energy. The power-electronic unit measures an electrical parameter of the output of the generator set. Based on the measured electrical parameter and a predefined criterion, the power-electronic unit determines additional energy required by the electrical load. Thereafter, the power-electronic unit supplies the additional energy to the electrical load. The additional energy is drawn from the energy storage unit.

Abstract: A description is given of a method for charge reversal of a circuit part of an integrated circuit from a first electrical potential to a second electrical potential of a first voltage network. In this case, the circuit part is connected to the first voltage network for charge reversal. Furthermore, the circuit part is connected to a second voltage network for charge reversal, said second voltage network providing a third electrical potential between the first and the second electrical potential. The circuit part is automatically isolated from the second voltage network before its electrical potential reaches the second electrical potential.

Abstract: An ECU executes a program including the steps of: setting a target boost voltage to a maximum value when a request for changing a sub power supply is made; temporarily increasing discharge electric power of a main power supply and then restricting discharge electric power of the sub power supply before switching; shutting off a gate of a converter on the sub power supply side; performing processing for shutting off an SMR corresponding to the sub power supply before switching; connecting an SMR corresponding to a sub power supply after switching when an absolute value of a current is equal to or lower than a predetermined value; canceling shut-off of the gate of the converter on the sub power supply side; canceling temporary increase in discharge electric power of the main power supply and restriction of discharge electric power of the sub power supply; and canceling the setting of the maximum value as the target boost voltage.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices relating to the provision of system control support in the form of reactive power support or voltage control support to power transmission or distribution networks using inverter based power generation facilities that are coupled to the power transmission or distribution networks. An inverter based power generation facility, such as a photovoltaic based solar farm or a wind farm, can task all or a portion of its inverter capacity to provide reactive power support or voltage control support to the power transmission or distribution network. This invention applies to the operation of PV solar systems anytime during the day (even during peak power generation times) and other inverter based DGs during the entire 24-hour period. The power generation facility disconnects at least one of its power generation modules from the power transmission or distribution network and makes available required inverter capacity for providing system control support.

Abstract: A charging unit comprises a first input connectable to a first power source, a second input connectable to a second power source, and an output for connection to a battery to be charged. The charging unit also comprises a power supply unit operable simultaneously to provide power from the first input and power from the second input to the output.

Abstract: Systems and methods for limiting voltage on an auxiliary bus are described. The voltage-limited auxiliary bus may be comprised of a DC auxiliary bus comprised of a positive conductor and a negative conductor; a chopper, wherein the chopper is normally in a non-conducting state; a resistor in series with the chopper, wherein the chopper and the resistor are connected between the positive conductor and the negative conductor of the DC auxiliary bus; and a chopper control, wherein an overvoltage on the DC auxiliary bus causes the chopper control to cause the chopper to begin conducting and the conducting limits the voltage on the DC auxiliary bus and dissipates energy from the overvoltage.

Abstract: An over-current input conditioning limiter is disclosed for remote equipment. The over-current input conditioning limiter includes a current sensing apparatus, a semiconductor switch, and a programmable controller for controlling the peak current drawn from a pair of supply lines. The over-current input conditioning limiter is particularly useful for overcoming voltage collapse and over-current shutdowns of network power supplies feeding remote apparatus known in the art.

Abstract: A first electrical path has a terminal, and a second electrical path has a terminal. First photovoltaic (PV) dies are electrically connected within the first electrical path. Each first PV die is adapted to convert light having a first wavelength range to electrical energy. Second PV dies are electrically connected within the second electrical path. Each second PV die is adapted to convert light having a second wavelength range different than the first wavelength range to electrical energy. A circuit is electrically connected between the terminals of the first and the second electrical paths to limit an absolute voltage difference between the terminals to no greater than a threshold voltage.

Abstract: Methods and mechanisms to simultaneously regulate two or more supply voltages provided to an integrated circuit by a voltage regulator. In an embodiment of the invention, a voltage regulation message exchanged between the integrated circuit and the voltage regulator includes an identifier indicating two or more supply voltages selected from a plurality of supply voltages provided to the integrated circuit by the voltage regulator, where the voltage regulation message relates to the indicated two or more supply voltages. In another embodiment, the voltage regulation message indicates a desired supply voltage level to which the indicated two or more supply voltages are to transition.

Abstract: A power harvesting system including multiple parallel-connected photovoltaic strings, each photovoltaic string includes a series-connection of photovoltaic panels. Multiple voltage-compensation circuits may be connected in series respectively with the photovoltaic strings. The voltage-compensation circuits may be configured to provide respective compensation voltages to the photovoltaic strings to maximize power harvested from the photovoltaic strings. The voltage-compensation circuits may be include respective inputs which may be connected to a source of power and respective outputs which may be connected in series with the photovoltaic strings.

Abstract: A front-end converter in an uninterruptible power supply system is described. In an exemplary design, a front-end converter includes a boost circuit having first and second inputs, positive, negative, and neutral output nodes, an inductor, AC inputs, a battery, and first and second devices. The boost circuit is configured to provide a positive capacitor voltage between the positive and neutral nodes and to provide a negative capacitor voltage between the negative and neutral nodes. The first device selectively couples the inductor to a first AC input or a positive port of the battery and the second device selectively couples a negative port of the battery to the second input. The inductor is coupled to the first input and is shared between an online mode of the converter and an on-battery mode of the converter. The battery is coupled through the inductor to the first input during the on-battery mode.

Abstract: When a direction command signal indicates a first direction, a signal for causing the other end of the induction load to be connected to a second power supply unit is output as a second control signal. In addition, after a passage of a first predetermined delay time after a first current detection value becomes less than a reference value of a conducting current, a signal for causing the one end of the induction load 5 to be connected to a first power supply unit is output as a first control signal. And, after a passage of a second predetermined delay time after the first current detection value becomes equal to or greater than the reference value of the conducting current, a signal for causing the one end of the induction load to be connected to the second power supply unit is output as the first control signal.

Abstract: Provided are a power supply device capable of producing a highly-accurate supply voltage at low power consumption, a method for controlling the power supply device, and an electronic apparatus in which the power supply device is incorporated. The power supply device includes a first power supplying part and a second power supplying part which has less output current capacity than the first power supplying part does. The power supply device is configured to control the voltage value of the second voltage produced in the second power supplying part in order to make the first voltage produced in the first power supplying part equal to the second voltage produced in the second power supplying part.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes an inverter constituted from first and second transistors connected in series between a first power supply and a second power supply and a first circuit connected between the first and second transistors which have gates coupled together. The first circuit includes a first resistance element of a positive temperature characteristic and a third transistor connected to each other in parallel. The third transistor operates at least in a region where a resistance between drain and source terminals exhibits a negative temperature characteristic.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for improving the efficiency of a power supply modulator for modulating a supply voltage of a power amplifier are provided. The apparatus for generating a supply voltage includes a Switching Mode Power Supplier (SMPS) module for generating a current of a power supply signal, and a linear regulator for generating a source current for supplementing an insufficient amount of the current generated by the SMPS module and a sink current for eliminating an excessive amount of the current generated by the SMPS module. The SMPS module generates the current of the power supply signal by selecting at least one of a plurality of power supplies that have different voltages according to a voltage level of an input signal of the SMPS module.

Abstract: An airplane ground support system includes a multi-voltage power supply. A control system within the power conversion module receives measurements to regulate the power module's output to a predetermined preset voltage level as mandated by the power output selection signal. In an alternate embodiment a multi-voltage or upgradable power supply has A.C. and D.C. capability, A.C. only capability with an upgrade kit available to add D.C. capability in addition to the A.C. capability, D.C. only capability with an upgrade kit available to add A.C. capability in addition to the D.C. capability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a two-input uninterruptible voltage converting device and a method thereof. The device comprises a first conversion circuit, a second conversion circuit, an energy storage unit, a fly-wheel switch tube and a control unit. The method comprises the following steps of: converting a PWM signal outputted by a pulse width modulator into first, second, third and fourth PWM signals in phase via a pulse transformer; driving the first conversion circuit and the second conversion circuit respectively to operate synchronously; converting a high voltage DC (Direct Current) and a low voltage DC into two pulse voltages in phase to adaptively perform mutual energy compensation via an intersection; and supplying a load with an uninterruptible stable voltage via the back-end energy storage unit and free-wheel circuit. The two-input uninterruptible voltage converting device has the advantages of high circuit conversion efficiency, high reliability and low power consumption.

Abstract: A wireless power transmission system includes a charging and path controller configured to supply, to a battery module, power generated by a solar cell module, or power generated by an alternating current-to-direct current (AC/DC) converter, based on a control signal; a power converter configured to receive power from the battery module and generate a supply power to be supplied to a target device from power received from the battery module using a resonant frequency; a source resonator configured to receive the supply power from the power converter and transmit the supply power received from the power converter to the target device; and a control/communication unit configured to generate the control signal of the charging and path controller based on an amount of the power generated by the solar cell module and an amount of power that can be output from the battery module.

Abstract: The invention relates to a variable speed drive comprising a direct-current power bus having a positive line (16) and a negative line (17), and an inverter module (14) supplied by the direct-current bus in order to supply a variable voltage to an electric load (M). The drive comprises an energy-recovery device (10) comprising a first direct-current/direct-current converter (20), the output stage of the first converter (20) being connected in series to the positive line of the direct-current bus, a second direct-current/direct-current converter (30), the input stage of the second converter (30) being connected between the positive line and the negative line of the direct-current bus, and an electric energy storage module (Cs) connected in parallel with the input stage of the first converter (20) and with the output stage of the second converter (30).

Abstract: An electric power supply system is provided for feeding an output of a DC power source to a load at high efficiency and, without complicated controlling, for allowing for interchange of electric power among a commercial power system, a DC power source and a load. An electric power supply system includes a DC bus line for connecting a DC generator, a load and system power. The electric power supply system comprises a DC/DC converter connected between the DC generator and the DC bus line for controlling an output voltage to the DC bus line at a voltage V1; an inverter connected between the system power and the DC bus line for operating a control in response to an input voltage V2 from the DC bus line; and an AC/DC converter connected between the system power and the DC bus line for controlling an output voltage to the DC bus line at a voltage V3, wherein the respective voltages are set as V1>V2>V3.

Abstract: A smart power portal able to supply electrical power to attached or connected electronic or electrical devices is disclosed. The portal, which can be a power strip or wall-mounted unit, includes a receiver, a transformer, a direct current (“DC”) converter, and a Greeny port. The receiver, in one embodiment, is coupled to an alternating current (“AC”) power source for drawing electricity of AC power, and the transformer is able to convert at least a portion of the AC power to DC power. The DC converter is able to convert the DC power into a grade of DC voltage levels, and the Greeny port is coupled with a removable electronic device. The portal, in one aspect, includes multiple outlets wherein each outlet provides an independent or specific voltage level of DC power output. The Greeny port, in one example, is capable of detecting minimal power required to operate the removable electronic device.

Abstract: Methods and mechanisms to simultaneously regulate two or more supply voltages provided to an integrated circuit by a voltage regulator. In an embodiment of the invention, a voltage regulation message exchanged between the integrated circuit and the voltage regulator includes an identifier indicating two or more supply voltages selected from a plurality of supply voltages provided to the integrated circuit by the voltage regulator, where the voltage regulation message relates to the indicated two or more supply voltages. In another embodiment, the voltage regulation message indicates a desired supply voltage level to which the indicated two or more supply voltages are to transition.

Abstract: When an electronic apparatus comes to a state of being capable of receiving electric power, an output voltage of an AC adaptor changes from a second voltage Vb to a first voltage Va and the change in voltage can be detected by an electronic apparatus. Due to this configuration, a structure that can detect the type of AC adaptor can be provided without adding any new contacts to a DC input terminal and to a DC output terminal.

Abstract: A system and method for operating a photovoltaic element at or near a maximum power point. A maximum power point tracker changes a voltage or current set point of a photovoltaic element in sequential discrete steps, measuring an output power at each step after a predetermined settling time. A slope of a power-voltage curve is then estimated and the slope is corrected for irradiance changes. Finally, an operating voltage or current of the photovoltaic element is adjusted based on the slope of the power-voltage curve and other factors, causing the photovoltaic element to operate at or near its maximum power.

Abstract: There is provided a system for supplying power to a site having a load. The system comprises a number n of power source units, the value of n being greater than or equal to 3. The system further comprises a number t?tmax of loads groups, each load group having a number i of inputs. The value of i is greater than or equal to 2 and less than the value of n. Each load group receives power from i power source units, such that each load group is connected to a unique combination of i power source units. tmax is such that every possible combination of i power source units is connected to a unique load group.

Abstract: A system coordination unit 1 includes a reverse power flow prevention circuit 10. When power output from a fuel cell 6 and/or a secondary cell 7 exceeds power consumed in AC loads and DC loads, the reverse power flow prevention circuit 10 prevents a reverse flow of excess power into a commercial power source 4. The reverse power flow prevention circuit 10 is interposed in an AC main power path 20 between a connection point of a solar cell 5 and the AC main power path 20 and each of a connection point of a fuel cell 6 and the AC main power path 20 and a connection point of a secondary cell 7 and the AC main power path 20. The reverse power flow prevention circuit 10 compares the power output from the fuel cell 6 and/or the secondary cell 7 with the power consumed in the AC loads and the DC loads. Upon determining that the former power is not less than the latter power, the reverse power flow prevention circuit 10 electrically interrupts the AC main power path 20.

Abstract: A system for providing power to a load of a drilling rig has a dual fuel engine/generator and an energy storage system. The load is switchably connected to one or both of the dual fuel engine/generator and the energy storage system. The dual fuel engine/generator and the energy storage system have a capacity suitable for supplying requisite power to the load. A rectifier is connected to an output line of the engine/generator so as to convert the AC power to DC power. The energy storage system is a battery. The dual fuel engine/generator can be either a dedicated duel fuel system or a fumigation system.

Abstract: A variable capacitance device includes a substrate, a beam, a driving capacitance, a variable capacitance, and a driving voltage control circuit. The beam is connected to the substrate by a cantilever structure. The driving capacitance is generated in an area where the beam and the substrate faces each other, and causes the beam to be deformed in accordance with an electrostatic attraction generated by application of a DC voltage. The variable capacitance is generated in another portion where the beam and the substrate face each other, and the capacitance thereof changes in accordance with the displacement of the beam. The driving voltage control circuit detects a detection voltage that changes in accordance with the driving capacitance and controls the DC voltage applied to the driving capacitance such that the detection voltage approaches a desired value.

Abstract: A control device for a DC-DC converter includes a PWM controller for generating a PWM signal to a switch module of the DC-DC converter according to a feedback signal of the DC-DC converter, a logic circuit for generating a selection signal according to a magnitude of an output current of the DC-DC converter, and a multiplexer coupled to a plurality of voltages for selecting one of the plurality of voltages to be a supply voltage according to the selection signal.

Abstract: A power supply device is disclosed that is able to satisfy requirements of a device in connection and has high efficiency. The power supply device includes a first power supply; a voltage step-up unit that steps up an output voltage of the first power supply; a voltage step-down unit that steps down an output voltage of the voltage step-up unit; and a load that is driven to operate by an output voltage of the voltage step-down unit. The voltage step-up unit steps up the output voltage of the first power supply to a lower limit of an operating voltage of the voltage step-down unit.

Abstract: An electric power management system includes a power generation apparatus for generating electric power, a power meter for receiving grid-connected information and a power conditioner for outputting the electric power generated by the power generation apparatus to the electric power system based on the grid-connected information.

Abstract: Methods and mechanisms to simultaneously regulate two or more supply voltages provided to an integrated circuit by a voltage regulator. In an embodiment of the invention, a voltage regulation message exchanged between the integrated circuit and the voltage regulator includes an identifier indicating two or more supply voltages selected from a plurality of supply voltages provided to the integrated circuit by the voltage regulator, where the voltage regulation message relates to the indicated two or more supply voltages. In another embodiment, the voltage regulation message indicates a desired supply voltage level to which the indicated two or more supply voltages are to transition.

Abstract: An alternating-current and direct-current conversion apparatus includes a first converter unit, a switching unit electrically connected with the first converter unit, and a second converter unit electrically connected with the switching unit. The switching unit is connected between the first converter unit and the second converter unit and is operated to convert a direct-current power into an alternating-current power or to convert an alternating-current power into a direct-current power so that the direct-current power of the direct-current source is converted into an alternating-current power which can be used by the alternating-current source, and the alternating-current power of the mains power supply is converted into a direct-current power which can be used by the direct-current source.

Abstract: A device may include an interconnect module that includes a number of ports, where each port is configured to receive both an alternating current (AC) power supply and a direct current (DC) power supply; where the interconnect module provides power from the received power supplies to a plurality of field replaceable units (FRUs).

Abstract: A signal transceiving apparatus with a power provider, which comprises: a power receiving interface, for receiving a first power; a power output interface, for outputting a second power; a signal transferring apparatus, for receiving a third power, receiving input data and for transferring the input data to an output data matching a target electronic apparatus spec; and a signal output interface, for outputting the output data to the target electronic apparatus; wherein the signal transforming apparatus does not provide power to the target electronic apparatus, where the second power, the third power are generated according to the first power.

Abstract: Disclosed is an inverter having improved power conversion efficiency. The inverter (200) converts direct current power supplied from a plurality of direct current power supplies (V1, V2) having different voltages into alternating current power. The inverter (200) is provided with a control unit (20). The control unit (20) generates modified sine waves using a power supply voltage (E1) of the power supplied from the first direct current power supply (V1), a power supply voltage (E2) of the power supplied from the second direct current power supply (V2), and a potential difference (E1?E2) between the two power supply voltages. The control unit (20) generates the modified sine waves by controlling H bridge circuits provided for the direct current power supplies (V1, V2), respectively.

Abstract: A power stealing circuit for stealing power to operate a control device is disclosed. In one illustrative embodiment, power may be periodically or intermittently diverted from a power source to a power stealing block. When power is diverted to the power stealing block, the power stealing block may steal power from the power source and store the stolen power on a storage device. The storage device may then provide operating power to a control device. In some embodiments, the power stealing block may include a first path for charging the storage device when a switch is ON, and a second path for charging the storage device when the switch is off.

Abstract: The invention relates to a power supply system and a method for providing a load (L) with electrical power from either a first or a second AC grid source (10L, 10H) that supply different first and second AC voltages, respectively. In a particular example, said grid sources may belong to the US and the European mains, respectively, and the load may be a lamp with mains compatible LEDs (Ch1-Ch4). The power supply system comprises a first and a second connector device (30L, 30H) for connecting a converter circuit (20) to the first or the second AC grid source (10L, 10H), respectively. Moreover, the second connector device (30H) comprises a transformation circuit (D1-D4) for transforming the second AC voltage such that it yields a similar output voltage of the converter circuit (20) as the first AC voltage.

Abstract: Segmenting a power distribution network comprising AC power generating stations synchronously interconnected by AC power transmission paths. The stations operate within market sectors and are subject to market rules. The method includes identifying all transmission paths which extend between differing ones of the sectors and segmenting the path by inserting a controllable DC link in the path. Each of the sectors is then operated asynchronously. Power flow and counter-flow between the sectors is controlled by controlling the DC links. A power transmission network is disclosed comprising AC power generating stations operable within market sectors subject to market rules; power transmission paths interconnecting the stations, at least some of the paths extending between differing ones of the sectors, including a controllable DC link in the path for desynchronizing the differing sectors; and, control means operatively connectable to each of the DC links for controlling power flow between the differing sectors.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for delivering energy from an input interface to an output interface. An electrical system includes an input interface, an output interface, an energy conversion module between the input interface and the output interface, an inductive element between the input interface and the energy conversion module, and a control module. The control module determines a compensated duty cycle control value for operating the energy conversion module to produce a desired voltage at the output interface and operates the energy conversion module to deliver energy to the output interface with a duty cycle that is influenced by the compensated duty cycle control value. The compensated duty cycle control value is influenced by the current through the inductive element and accounts for voltage across the switching elements of the energy conversion module.