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Process for controlling a DC/DC converter with inductive storage and including an energetically neutral phase
Assignee: Thales Avionics SAS
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Filing: 1998-12-23
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Granted: 2001-09-04
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Expires: 2018-12-23
Abstract
Abstract A process for controlling a DC/DC voltage converter and a DC/DC voltage converter with inductive storage, operating according to cycles for transferring energy between a primary source and a secondary source. Each cycle includes a period of accumulation of magnetic energy in an inductive element from the primary source, followed by a period of restitution of this energy in the secondary source, wherein an energetically neutral phase of a duration such that the DC/DC voltage converter operates at a predetermined frequency is introduced into the operating cycles.
Inventors
- 👤 Christophe Taurand
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:53
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02M; H02M3/00; H02M3/22; H02M3/24; H02M3/28; H02M3/325; H02M3/335; H02M3/33569
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A DC/DC voltage converter, comprising: an inductive storage element; a primary controlled switch between a primary source and said inductive storage element; and a secondary controlled switch between said inductive storage element and a secondary source; wherein said DC/DC voltage converter is configured to operate according to a cycle for transferring energy between a primary source and a secondary source, said cycle includes a phase of accumulation of magnetic energy in said inductive storage element from said primary source and a phase of restitution of the accumulated magnetic energy in said secondary source, said DC/DC voltage converter is configured to include an energetically neutral phase in said cycle during which said inductive storage element retains energy therein, said primary and secondary controlled switches are opened, and a zero voltage is maintained across terminals of said inductive storage element, and said DC/DC voltage converter is configured such that said energetically neutral phase has a duration within the energy transfer cycle such that said DC/DC voltage converter operates at a predetermined frequency.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A DC/DC voltage converter, comprising: an inductive storage element; a primary controlled switch between a primary source and said inductive storage element; and a secondary controlled switch between said inductive storage element and a secondary source; wherein said DC/DC voltage converter is configured to operate according to a cycle for transferring energy between a primary source and a secondary source, said cycle includes a phase of accumulation of magnetic energy in said inductive storage element from said primary source and a phase of restitution of the accumulated magnetic energy in said secondary source, said DC/DC voltage converter is configured to include an energetically neutral phase in said cycle during which said inductive storage element retains energy therein, said primary and secondary controlled switches are opened, and a zero voltage is maintained across terminals of said inductive storage element, and said DC/DC voltage converter is configured such that said energetically neutral phase has a duration within the energy transfer cycle such that said DC/DC voltage converter operates at a predetermined frequency.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The converter of claim 1 , further comprising configuring said DC/DC voltage converter such that said predetermined frequency is an operating frequency at minimum voltage and maximum load.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The converter of claim 1 , wherein said DC/DC voltage converter is configured such that said energetically neutral phase is started at a zero crossing of a voltage across said terminals of a magnetizing inductance of said inductive storage element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The converter of claim 3 , wherein said DC/DC voltage converter is configured such that said energetically neutral phase is started while a current passing through said magnetizing inductance is at substantially a lowest value.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The converter of claim 1 , wherein said DC/DC voltage converter is configured to short-circuit said inductive storage element to provide said energetically neutral phase.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
61 words
The converter of claim 5 , wherein said DC/DC voltage converter is configured to short-circuit said inductive storage element to provide said energetically neutral phase by short-circuiting a primary winding of said inductive storage element via a MOS transistor arranged in series with a diode, and said DC/DC voltage converter is configured to close said transistor while said diode is reverse-biased.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
61 words
The converter of claim 5 , wherein said DC/DC voltage converter is configured to short-circuit said inductive storage element to provide said energetically neutral phase by short-circuiting a secondary winding of said inductive storage element via a MOS transistor arranged in series with a diode, and said DC/DC voltage converter is configured to close said transistor while said diode is reverse-biased.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
61 words
The converter of claim 5 , wherein said DC/DC voltage converter is configured to short-circuit said inductive storage element to provide said energetically neutral phase by short-circuiting an auxiliary winding of said inductive storage element via a MOS transistor arranged in series with a diode, and said DC/DC voltage converter is configured to close said transistor while said diode is reverse-biased.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
164 words
A process for controlling a DC/DC voltage converter having an inductive storage element, comprising the steps of: operating said DC/DC voltage converter according to a cycle for transferring energy between a primary source and a secondary source; configuring said cycle to include a phase of accumulation of magnetic energy in said inductive storage element from said primary source and a phase of restitution of the accumulated magnetic energy in said secondary source; interposing a primary controlled switch between said primary source and said inductive storage element; interposing a secondary controlled switch between said inductive storage element and said secondary source; providing an energetically neutral phase in said cycle during which said inductive storage element retains energy therein, said primary and secondary controlled switches are opened, and a zero voltage is maintained across terminals of said inductive storage element; and configuring said energetically neutral phase to have a duration within the energy transfer cycle such that said DC/DC voltage converter operates at a predetermined frequency.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
164 words
A process for controlling a DC/DC voltage converter having an inductive storage element, comprising the steps of: operating said DC/DC voltage converter according to a cycle for transferring energy between a primary source and a secondary source; configuring said cycle to include a phase of accumulation of magnetic energy in said inductive storage element from said primary source and a phase of restitution of the accumulated magnetic energy in said secondary source; interposing a primary controlled switch between said primary source and said inductive storage element; interposing a secondary controlled switch between said inductive storage element and said secondary source; providing an energetically neutral phase in said cycle during which said inductive storage element retains energy therein, said primary and secondary controlled switches are opened, and a zero voltage is maintained across terminals of said inductive storage element; and configuring said energetically neutral phase to have a duration within the energy transfer cycle such that said DC/DC voltage converter operates at a predetermined frequency.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
The process of claim 9 , wherein said step of providing said energetically neutral phase comprises starting said energetically neutral phase at a zero crossing of a voltage across said terminals of a magnetizing inductance of said inductive storage element.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
The process of claim 10 , wherein said step of starting said energetically neutral phase comprises starting said energetically neutral phase while a current passing through said magnetizing inductance is at substantially a lowest value.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The process of claim 9 , further comprising configuring said predetermined frequency as an operating frequency at minimum voltage and maximum load.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 9 , wherein said step of providing said energetically neutral phase comprises short-circuiting said inductive storage element.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
44 words
The process of claim 13 , wherein said step of short-circuiting said inductive storage element, comprises: short-circuiting an auxiliary winding of said inductive storage element via a MOS transistor arranged in series with a diode; and closing said transistor while said diode is reverse-biased.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
44 words
The process of claim 13 , wherein said step of short-circuiting said inductive storage element, comprises: short-circuiting a secondary winding of said inductive storage element via a MOS transistor arranged in series with a diode; and closing said transistor while said diode is reverse-biased.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
44 words
The process of claim 13 , wherein said step of short-circuiting said inductive storage element, comprises: short-circuiting a primary winding of said inductive storage element via a MOS transistor arranged in series with a diode; and closing said transistor while said diode is reverse-biased.
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