Power converters with component stress monitoring for fault prediction
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1. A power converter comprising a controller and at least one circuit component, the controller configured for monitoring stress on the circuit component during operation of the power converter and estimating a remaining life of the circuit component based on the monitored stress.
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A power converter includes a controller and at least one circuit component. The controller is configured for monitoring stress on the circuit component during operation of the power converter and estimating a remaining life of the circuit component based on the monitored stress.
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- 1. A power converter comprising a controller and at least one circuit component, the controller configured for monitoring stress on the circuit component during operation of the power converter and estimating a remaining life of the circuit component based on the monitored stress.
- 7. A system comprising a controller and at least one component, the controller configured for monitoring stress on the component during operation of the system and estimating a remaining life of the component based on the monitored stress.
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