18096329. POWER CONVERSION DEVICE simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
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POWER CONVERSION DEVICE
Organization Name
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Inventor(s)
POWER CONVERSION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18096329 titled 'POWER CONVERSION DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a power conversion device that reduces the number of parts and allows for simple and low-cost cooling of a secondary side semiconductor element.
- The power conversion device includes multiple semiconductor switching elements that convert direct current voltage into alternating current voltage.
- An isolation transformer is used to transmit the alternating current voltage from the primary side to the secondary side and output it.
- A rectifying circuit, consisting of multiple diodes, is included to rectify the output.
- The semiconductor switching elements and diodes are configured in a module, sealed in the same package.
Potential Applications
- Power electronics systems
- Renewable energy systems
- Electric vehicle charging systems
- Industrial automation
Problems Solved
- Reduces the number of parts required in a power conversion device
- Provides a simple and low-cost cooling solution for the secondary side semiconductor element
Benefits
- Cost-effective power conversion device
- Simplified configuration
- Efficient cooling of the secondary side semiconductor element
- Improved reliability and performance of the device
Original Abstract Submitted
A power conversion device such that the number of parts is reduced, and a secondary side semiconductor element can be cooled using a simple configuration and at low cost, is provided. The power conversion device includes a multiple of semiconductor switching elements that convert a direct current voltage into an alternating current voltage, an isolation transformer that transmits the alternating current voltage from a primary side to a secondary side, and outputs the alternating current voltage, and a rectifying circuit including a multiple of diodes that rectify the output, wherein the multiple of semiconductor switching elements and the multiple of diodes are configured of a module wherein the multiple of semiconductor switching elements and the multiple of diodes are sealed in the same package.
