18395263. SNUBBER CIRCUIT simplified abstract (SEMES CO., LTD.)
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SNUBBER CIRCUIT
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Inventor(s)
Aixian Zhang of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Jaehyun Kim of Daejeon-si (KR)
Gyuhyeong Cho of Daejeon-si (KR)
SNUBBER CIRCUIT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18395263 titled 'SNUBBER CIRCUIT
The abstract describes a snubber circuit consisting of various components such as snubber diodes, a snubber capacitor, a snubber voltage source, and a snubber inductor connected to a DC-DC converter.
- The snubber circuit includes a first snubber diode connected to a first node linked to a DC-DC converter.
- A snubber capacitor is connected between the first snubber diode and a second node connected to the DC-DC converter.
- A snubber voltage source is connected to the first node.
- A snubber inductor is connected to a third node between the first snubber diode and the snubber capacitor.
- A second snubber diode is connected between the snubber inductor and the snubber voltage source.
Potential Applications: - Power electronics - Renewable energy systems - Electric vehicles
Problems Solved: - Minimizing voltage spikes - Protecting components from overvoltage - Enhancing efficiency of the DC-DC converter
Benefits: - Improved reliability of the system - Enhanced performance of the DC-DC converter - Increased lifespan of electronic components
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Snubber Circuit for Power Electronics Applications" This technology can be utilized in various industries such as renewable energy, automotive, and industrial automation for efficient power management and protection of electronic devices.
Questions about Snubber Circuits: 1. How does a snubber circuit improve the efficiency of a DC-DC converter?
- A snubber circuit helps to reduce voltage spikes and protect components from overvoltage, leading to improved efficiency and performance of the DC-DC converter.
2. What are the key components of a snubber circuit and how do they work together?
- The key components of a snubber circuit include snubber diodes, a snubber capacitor, a snubber voltage source, and a snubber inductor, which work together to suppress voltage transients and protect the system from damage.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a snubber circuit. The snubber circuit may include a first snubber diode connected to a first node connected to a DC-DC converter, a snubber capacitor connected between the first snubber diode and a second node connected to the DC-DC converter, a snubber voltage source connected to the first node, a snubber inductor connected to a third node between the first snubber diode and the snubber capacitor, and a second snubber diode connected between the snubber inductor and the snubber voltage source.
