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VSCF power conversion system using an output autotransformer

  • US 5,008,801 A
  • Filed: 12/11/1989
  • Issued: 04/16/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/11/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A power converter for converting DC power supplied on a DC rail into AC power for an AC load, comprising:

  • an inverter including first and second switches coupled to the DC rail;

    an autotransformer including first and second winding portions having first ends coupled to the first and second switches, respectively, and second ends connected together at a common junction, the autotransformer further including a third winding portion having first and second ends coupled to the common junction and a particular DC potential, respectively;

    means for operating the inverter switches to convert the DC potential on the DC rail into AC power at the common junction; and

    means coupled between the common junction and the AC load for supplying the AC power to the AC load.

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