A multi-level inverter using cascaded H-bridge modules, where each module can balance its at least two charge storage elements by means of voltage equalization. Modules are arranged in series into at least one cascade inverter phase with optional center taps, and modules communicate with a control unit by being addressed over at least one serial communication bus. Additional features that can be included in embodiments are the configuration of modules to react to multiple specific addresses in order to increase the maximum output voltage slew rate, metal circuit breaking springs to provide fusing within modules, and the ability to interconnect multiple physically distinct inverters into a single unit. This inverter is predominantly intended for electric vehicle applications, and the optional incorporation of a switching array allows the possibility for power transfer to or from a wide range of voltage sources including other inverters.
Modular Multi-Level Inverter Using Cascaded H-Bridges With Charge Balancing
2024-07-11
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | H02M APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS , Anlagen zur Umformung von Wechselstrom in Wechselstrom, von Wechselstrom in Gleichstrom oder umgekehrt, oder von Gleichstrom in Gleichstrom und zur Verwendung in Netzen oder ähnlichen Stromversorgungssystemen / B60L PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES , Antrieb von elektrisch angetriebenen Fahrzeugen / H02J CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER , Schaltungsanordnungen oder Systeme für die Abgabe oder Verteilung elektrischer Leistung |
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