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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 13, 2017
Filed:
Feb. 28, 2014
Cree, Inc., Durham, NC (US);
XueChao Liu, Kowloon, HK;
John Mookken, Raleigh, NC (US);
Cree, Inc., Durham, NC (US);
Abstract
A power conversion apparatus and individual components thereof is described. In general, the power conversion apparatus converts a DC output received from an appropriate source, such as string of solar panels, to an AC output. The AC output may be a single-phase or three-phase, sinusoidal AC signal. The inverter system may include a boost converter, which is a DC-to-DC converter, and an inverter, which is essentially a DC-AC converter. In operation, the boost converter will boost the DC output from the appropriate source to a desired DC output voltage. The inverter will convert the DC output voltage to a desired single-phase or three-phase output voltage at a desired frequency, such as 50 or 60 hertz. The boost converter and the inverter may be packaged together in an appropriate sealed and weatherproof housing.