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Title: Charging system with galvanic isolation and multiple operating modes

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1082884

Systems and methods are provided for operating a charging system with galvanic isolation adapted for multiple operating modes. A vehicle charging system comprises a DC interface, an AC interface, a first conversion module coupled to the DC interface, and a second conversion module coupled to the AC interface. An isolation module is coupled between the first conversion module and the second conversion module. The isolation module comprises a transformer and a switching element coupled between the transformer and the second conversion module. The transformer and the switching element are cooperatively configured for a plurality of operating modes, wherein each operating mode of the plurality of operating modes corresponds to a respective turns ratio of the transformer.

Research Organization:
National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Pittsburgh, PA, Morgantown, WV (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC26-07NT43123
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC (Detroit, MI)
Patent Number(s):
8,350,523
Application Number:
12/535,994
OSTI ID:
1082884
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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