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Integrated traction inverter module and DC/DC converter

  • US 20030214826A1
  • Filed: 02/07/2003
  • Published: 11/20/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/20/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An integrated power conversion system for use in an electric vehicle, the electric vehicle having an electric motor, a primary high-voltage energy source, and an auxiliary energy source, the integrated power conversion system comprising:

  • a traction inverter module operable to convert a DC current generated by the primary high-voltage energy source into an AC current capable of powering the electric motor;

    a DC/DC converter operable to at least one of step-down a voltage of the primary high-voltage energy source and step-up a voltage of the auxiliary energy source; and

    wherein the traction inverter module and the DC/DC converter share a plurality of common components.

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