Modular power converter having fluid cooled support
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1. An expandable power converter system comprising:
- a backplane configured to receive power converters and to transmit at least electrical power signals to or from the converters; and
a plurality of modular power converters, each power converter including power electronics circuitry for converting input power to output power having desired electrical characteristics, the power converters being matable with the backplane to convey power to or from the converters and external circuitry via the backplane and to remove heat from the converters during operation.
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Abstract
A support may receive one or more power electronic circuits. The support may aid in removing heat from the circuits through fluid circulating through the support. The support, in conjunction with other packaging features may form a shield from both external EMI/RFI and from interference generated by operation of the power electronic circuits. Features may be provided to permit and enhance connection of the circuitry to external circuitry, such as improved terminal configurations. Modular units may be assembled that may be coupled to electronic circuitry via plug-in arrangements or through interface with a backplane or similar mounting and interconnecting structures.
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1. An expandable power converter system comprising:
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a backplane configured to receive power converters and to transmit at least electrical power signals to or from the converters; and
a plurality of modular power converters, each power converter including power electronics circuitry for converting input power to output power having desired electrical characteristics, the power converters being matable with the backplane to convey power to or from the converters and external circuitry via the backplane and to remove heat from the converters during operation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An expandable power converter system comprising:
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a plurality of modular power converters, each power converter including power electronics circuitry for converting input power to output power having desired electrical characteristics, the power converters, at least one of the converters including power electronics circuitry mounted on a thermal support having a passage for circulation of a cooling medium; and
a backplane configured to receive the power converters and to transmit at least electrical power signals to or from the converters, the backplane including a channel in fluid communication with the passage of the at least one converter for circulating the cooling medium. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An expandable power converter system comprising:
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a backplane configured to receive power converters and to transmit at least electrical power signals to and from the converters, the backplane including a channel for circulating a cooling medium therethrough; and
a plurality of modular power converters configured for plug-in mounting to the backplane, each power converter including power electronics circuitry for converting input power to output power having desired electrical characteristics, the power converters being matable with the backplane to convey power to or from the converters and external circuitry via the backplane and to remove heat from the converters during operation. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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