Patent ID: 6737838
Filing Date: 2004-05-18
Classification: H02M

Abstract:
A DC/DC up/down converter (30), comprisinga dual-path inductive energy storage means, switching means (S1, S2, S3) and control means (40), wherein said control means (40) are arranged for selectively operating said switching means (S1, S2, S3) for transferring an amount of electrical energy from said energy storage means (L) to an output of said DC/DC converter (30), characterized in that said control means (40) are configured for operatively controlling said switching means (S1, S2, S3) for transferring electrical energy to a first output (Vout1) of said DC/DC converter (30) in a down-conversion mode and for transferring electrical energy from said first output (Vout1) to a second output (Vout2) of said DC/DC converter (30) in an up-conversion mode.