Patent ID: 6115271
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: H02M,H03K,Y02B

Abstract:
A snubber network for use with a switching power converter and for connection between a power source and a controllable switch, comprising a first series connection, a second series connection and a third diode, wherein:said first series connection comprises a first capacitor and a first diode, said second series connection comprises a second capacitor and a sub-series connection of an inductor and a second diode;said second series connection is connected to said first series connection by connecting the end of said second capacitor which is not connected to said sub-series connection to the junction connecting said first diode and said first capacitor of said first series connection; andsaid third diode is connected between a terminal of said power source and the junction at which said second capacitor connects with said sub-series connection.