Electricity: power supply or regulation systems – In shunt with source or load – Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-14
2011-06-14
Riley, Shawn (Department: 2838)
Electricity: power supply or regulation systems
In shunt with source or load
Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device
C323S235000, C323S290000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07960950
ABSTRACT:
A method for providing non-resonant zero-current switching in a switching power converter operating in a continuous current mode. The switching power converter converts power from input power to output power. The switching power converter includes a main switch connected to a main inductor, wherein an auxiliary inductor is connectible with the main inductor. The main current flows from an input to an output. The auxiliary inductor is connected with the main inductor thereby charging the auxiliary inductor so that an auxiliary current flows from the output to the input opposing the main current. Upon a total current including a sum of the main current and the auxiliary current. substantially equals or approaches zero, the switch is turned on.
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Riley Shawn
Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
The Law Office of Michael E. Kondoudis
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