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Title: Systems and methods for commutating inductor current using a matrix converter

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1079429

Systems and methods are provided for delivering current using a matrix converter in a vehicle. An electrical system comprises an AC interface, a first conversion module coupled to the AC interface, an inductive element coupled between the AC interface and the first conversion module, and a control module coupled to the first conversion module. The control module is configured to operate the first conversion module in a bidirectional operating mode to commutate current bidirectionally. When a magnitude of the current through the inductive element is greater than a first threshold value, the control module operates the conversion module in a unidirectional operating mode, wherein current is commutated unidirectionally.

Research Organization:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC (Detroit, MI)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC26-07NT43123
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC (Detroit, MI)
Patent Number(s):
8,288,887
Application Number:
12/622,088
OSTI ID:
1079429
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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A Control Circuit With Load-Current Injection for Single-Phase Power-Factor-Correction Rectifiers journal April 2007
A Unified Approach for the Derivation of Robust Control for Boost PFC Converters journal November 2009