Patent ID: 9041251
Filing Date: 2015-05-26
Classification: H02J,H02M

Abstract:
1. A boost converter, comprising: a plurality of inputs each having a positive pole and a negative pole for connection to a DC voltage source for supplying an input voltage; and a common output configured to carry a DC voltage having a value that is greater than or equal to a value of the input voltages, and having a positive pole and a negative pole, wherein a positive lead branch connects said positive pole of said common output to said positive poles of each of said plurality of inputs, and a negative lead branch connects said negative pole of said common output to said negative poles of each of said plurality of inputs; at least one inductor is connected in one or both of said positive lead branch and said negative lead branch from each of said plurality of inputs; at least one rectification element is connected in one or both of said positive lead branch and said negative lead branch from of said plurality of inputs; and two or more switching elements are provided for connecting said inputs in series via said inductors, wherein at least two of said inductors can in each case be connected in parallel when said inputs are connected in series.