Self oscillating inrush current limiting converter

Details Self oscillating inrush current limiting converter Self oscillating inrush current limiting converter

2008-09-02

2008-09-02

Laxton, Gary L (Department: 2838)

Electric power conversion systems

Current conversion

With condition responsive means to control the output...

C323S908000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11548234

ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed a power converter having limited inrush current and an inrush current limiter circuit. The inrush limiting circuit may be a self-oscillating switching-mode average current regulator tp provide a relatively constant average charging current to a bulk capacitor until the bulk capacitor is fully charged. A bypass switch may be used to route current around the inrush current limiter circuit once the bulk capacitor is fully charged.

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