Electric power conversion systems – Current conversion – With condition responsive means to control the output...
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-08
2008-04-08
Nguyen, Matthew V. (Department: 2838)
Electric power conversion systems
Current conversion
With condition responsive means to control the output...
Reexamination Certificate
active
07355868
ABSTRACT:
A circuit and method for improving current sensing in a bridgeless PFC boost converter. Such a converter comprises a current transformer having first and second primaries; a boost inductor having a first end connected to a first AC input terminal and a second end connected to a first junction defined between the anode of a first diode and a first end of the first primary, the second end of the first primary being connected to a first terminal of the first switch; a second terminal of the first switch being connected to a common line; a parallel circuit of a capacitance and a load connected between the cathode of the first diode and the common line; a series circuit of a second diode, the second primary and a second switch connected between the cathode of the first diode and the common line; and a second AC input terminal connected to a second junction defined between the second primary and the second switch. A second boost inductor may be connected between the second AC input terminal and the second junction. The first and second switches may be MOSFETs. The circuit also includes a rectification circuit on first and second secondaries of the current transformer, comprising a MOSFET and additional diodes.
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International Rectifier Corporation
Nguyen Matthew V.
Ostrolenk Faber Gerb & Soffen, LLP
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