Patent ID: 6222750
Filing Date: 2001-04-24
Classification: H02M

Abstract:
An inductor-type converter, comprising:a supply voltage having a positive pole and a negative pole;a first node, a second node, and an inductor connected between said first node and said second node;a first switching element connected between said first node and said positive pole of said supply voltage;a first series circuit connected between said first node and said negative pole of said supply voltage, said first series circuit including a second switching element and a second capacitor connected to said second switching element via a junction point;a third switching element connected between said second node and said negative pole;a second series circuit connected between said second node and said negative pole, said second series circuit including a fourth switching element and a first capacitor;a further switching element connected between said second node and said junction point between said second switching element and said second capacitor; andan electronic control unit connected to each of said switching element, said electronic control unit outputting output signals for controlling said switching elements.