MODULAR POWER CONVERTER

The invention relates to a power converter (1) in the form of a multi-level circuit, for converting direct current into alternating current or vice vers a. Said power converter (1) comprises at least one capacitor (2) and at least t wo semiconductor power switches (3). The or each capacitor (2) comp...

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Main Authors FERNAHL, MICHAEL, BEINHOLD, GEORG, JAKOB, ROLAND
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
Published 07.02.2002
Edition7
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APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC,OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWERSUPPLY SYSTEMS
CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF
CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUTPOWER
CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
ELECTRICITY
GENERATION
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Summary:The invention relates to a power converter (1) in the form of a multi-level circuit, for converting direct current into alternating current or vice vers a. Said power converter (1) comprises at least one capacitor (2) and at least t wo semiconductor power switches (3). The or each capacitor (2) comprises a pair of connectors (10, 11) for connecting the capacitor (2) to at least two semiconductor power switches. The aim of the invention is to create, as far as possible, a low-inductive, long-life and cost-effective electrical connectio n between the capacitors (2) and the power switches (3). In order to achieve this, the or each capacitor (2) comprises at least one other pair of connectors (10, 11) in order to connect the capacitor (2) to at least two semiconductor power switches (3) or a direct current network.
Bibliography:Application Number: CA20012400815