Multi-input or multi-output energy system architectures and control methods
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1. A system for processing or storing energy, comprising:
- a plurality of cells that provide energy;
a plurality of power switches coupled respectively to each of the plurality of cells;
a single inductor coupled to the plurality of power switches and in series with a load;
a load power switch located between the inductor and the load;
an output capacitor connected in parallel to the load and located between the load power switch and the load;
a controller, wherein the controller controls the plurality of power switches and the load power switch to transfer the energy to the load.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for efficiently controlling energy sources are disclosed. In one example, a system for processing and storing energy may include a plurality of cells that store energy and a plurality of power switches coupled to the cells. The system may also include an inductor coupled to the power switches and a controller, wherein the controller controls the power switches to transfer the energy to a load.
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1. A system for processing or storing energy, comprising:
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a plurality of cells that provide energy; a plurality of power switches coupled respectively to each of the plurality of cells; a single inductor coupled to the plurality of power switches and in series with a load; a load power switch located between the inductor and the load; an output capacitor connected in parallel to the load and located between the load power switch and the load; a controller, wherein the controller controls the plurality of power switches and the load power switch to transfer the energy to the load. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for processing or storing energy, comprising:
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a plurality of cells; and controlling, using a plurality of power switches coupled respectively to each of the plurality of cells, a single inductor coupled to the power switches and in series with a load, a load power switch located between the inductor and the load, and an output capacitor connected in parallel to the load and located between the load power switch and the load, transfer of energy from the plurality of cells to the load. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A computer-readable medium comprising instructions which, when executed by a processor, perform a method for processing and storing energy, the method comprising:
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a plurality of cells; and controlling, using a plurality of power switches coupled respectively to each of the plurality of cells, a single inductor coupled to the power switches and in series with a load, a load power switch located between the inductor and the load, and an output capacitor connected in parallel to the load and located between the load power switch and the load, transfer of energy from the plurality of cells to the load. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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