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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 08, 2011
Filed:
Dec. 04, 2007
Meir Adest, Raanana, IL;
Lior Handelsman, Givataim, IL;
Yoav Galin, Raanana, IL;
Amir Fishelov, Tel Aviv, IL;
Guy Sella, Bitan Aharon, IL;
Meir Adest, Raanana, IL;
Lior Handelsman, Givataim, IL;
Yoav Galin, Raanana, IL;
Amir Fishelov, Tel Aviv, IL;
Guy Sella, Bitan Aharon, IL;
Solaredge, Ltd., Herzelia, IL;
Abstract
A converter circuit providing multiple current bypass routes between the output leads to provide reliability in a series connection of several converters. If the converter malfunctions due to component failure, the current bypass routes provide a path for the current that views the malfunctioning converter as substantially a short. Diodes prevent backflow into the power source connected to the converter. Redundancy is provided in the bypass portions of the converter circuit that provides alternate parallel paths in case a defective component in one of the paths opens the circuit along that path. In one example, the converter is implemented as a buck plus boost converter where either the buck or the boost portion or both are operative responsive to a controller controlling the switches of both portions. Most of the converter circuit may be implemented in an integrated circuit.