Isolated soft-switch single-stage AC-DC converter

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8861238
APP PUB NO 20130051102A1
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13595883

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An alternating current-to-direct current (AC-DC) converter is provided. The converter may include a transformer having a primary side and a secondary side. A first bi-directional switch and a first inductor may be connected in series between a positive terminal of an AC source and a first terminal of the primary side of the transformer. A second bi-directional switch and a second inductor may be connected between the positive terminal of the AC source and a second terminal of the primary side of the transformer and connected in parallel with the first bi-directional switch.

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NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY920 MAIN CAMPUS DRIVE CB8210 VENTURE BUILDING II STE 400 RALEIGH NC 27606

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Du, Yu Raleigh, US 120 683
Huang, Qin Cary, US 62 794
Yao, Wenxi Raleigh, US 9 88

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