Integration of planar transformer and/or planar inductor...

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2007-10-30

2007-10-30

Thompson, Greg (Department: 2835)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

C257S706000, C257S713000, C165S080300, C165S185000, C361S710000, C361S719000, C336S061000, C336S200000, C029S890030

Reexamination Certificate

active

10964000

ABSTRACT:
A power converter integrates at least one planar transformer comprising a multi-layer transformer substrate and/or at least one planar inductor comprising a multi-layer inductor substrate with a number of power semiconductor switches physically and thermally coupled to a heat sink via one or more multi-layer switch substrates.

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