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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 10, 2015
Filed:
May. 28, 2009
Arturo Silva, Allen, TX (US);
Arturo Silva, Allen, TX (US);
Flextronics AP, LLC, Broomfield, CO (US);
Abstract
A conductive cable for reducing the power losses in components, such as inductors and transformers. The conductive cable includes multiple strands that each include an inner conductor and an outer insulating layer. The conductive cable includes strands of multiple cross-sectional areas (multiple gauges), such that the power losses associated with the skin effect may be reduced. The cross-sectional areas of the strands of the conductive cable may be selected dependent upon the frequency content of the current that they are intended to carry. In the case of a PFC boost converter, the various cross-sectional areas of the strands may be selected to carry the harmonics of and AC power source, as well as higher frequency current caused by a switch associated with the PFC boost converter.