Medium voltage hybrid multilevel converter and method for controlling a medium voltage hybrid multilevel converter

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10218285
APP PUB NO 20170110977A1
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14886496

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A multilevel converter includes a power supply assembly with a plurality of phases, and a power cell assembly with first power cells and second power cells. The first power cells and second power cells have a same topology and a same current rating, and supply power to the plurality of phases of the power supply assembly. Each phase of the plurality of phases includes a first power cell and a second power cell of the power cell assembly, voltage ratings of the first power cells and the second power cells being different. Furthermore, a method for controlling a multilevel converter and an electric drive system comprising a multilevel converter are disclosed.

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  • SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

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Mihalache, Liviu Valencia, US 7 100

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