David J. Perreault - Exeter NH Arun K. Chaudhuri - Florence SC Roy White - Exeter NH Richard A. Harris - Hampton Falls NH
International Classification:
B23H 710 B28B 1112
US Classification:
219 6912
Abstract:
A wire guide for EDM machining apparatus comprises a vacuum hot pressed titanium diboride block having a groove on a curved side of the block for positioning EDM wire. The block has a mounting hole therethrough lined with an electrically insulating sleeve.
Generation And Synchronization Of Pulse-Width Modulated (Pwm) Waveforms For Radio-Frequency Applications
Described are concepts, systems, circuits and techniques directed toward methods and apparatus for generating one or more pulse width modulated (PWM) waveforms with the ability to dynamically control pulse width and phase with respect to a reference signal.
High-Frequency Variable Load Inverter And Related Techniques
- Cambridge MA, US David J. Perreault - Andover MA, US
International Classification:
H02M 7/493 H02M 1/08 H02M 1/00 H02M 7/48
Abstract:
Inverter systems, circuits and associated control techniques for providing efficient delivery of high-frequency (HF) power and radio-frequency (RF) power into variable load impedances while maintaining resistive/inductive loading of the constituent inverters for zero voltage switching (ZVS) are described. The inverter architecture and associated control techniques for providing efficient delivery of HF into variable load impedances includes a first inverter having an output coupled to an input of an immittance converter. An output of the immittance converter is coupled to a second inverter. The second inverter maybe either serially or parallel coupled between the output of the immittance converter and a load.
Systems And Methods For Modular Dc Microgrids With Control Of Loads
- Cambridge MA, US David J. Perreault - Andover MA, US Rajeev J. Ram - Arlington MA, US Daniel DeWitt Strawser - Cambridge MA, US
International Classification:
H02J 1/00 H02J 13/00 H02J 7/00
Abstract:
The systems and methods described herein are directed towards a microgrid having modular power management units to control and regulate power to maintain a stable energy environment and provide peer-to-peer electricity sharing within the microgrid. The microgrid includes a power source to generate power for the microgrid, a source power management unit coupled to the power source to receive the power, one or more load power management units coupled to the source power management unit to receive a portion of the power and a bi-directional communication system to couple the source power management unit to the one or more load power management units to control and allocate the power from the source power management unit to the one or more load power management units.
Power Converter With Capacitive Energy Transfer And Fast Dynamic Response
- Cambridge MA, US David J. Perreault - Andover MA, US Robert C.N. Pilawa-Podgurski - Cambridge MA, US
International Classification:
H02M 3/158
Abstract:
A converter circuit and related technique for providing high power density power conversion includes a reconfigurable switched capacitor transformation stage coupled to a magnetic converter (or regulation) stage. The circuits and techniques achieve high performance over a wide input voltage range or a wide output voltage range. The converter can be used, for example, to power logic devices in portable battery operated devices.
Switched-Capacitor Split Drive Transformer Power Conversion Circuit
- Cambridge MA, US David J. Perreault - Andover MA, US Khurram K. Afridi - Boulder CO, US
International Classification:
H02M 3/335
Abstract:
A split drive transformer (SDT) and use of such a transformer in a power converter is described. The power converter includes a power and distributor circuit configured to receive one or more input signals and provides multiple signals to a first side of the SDT. The SDT receives the signals provided to the first side thereof and provides signals at a second side thereof to a power combiner and rectifier circuit which is configured to provide output signals to a load. In some embodiments, the SDT may be provided as a switched-capacitor (SC) SDT. In some embodiments, the power converter may optionally include a level selection circuit (LSC) on one or both of the distributor and combiner sides.
- Cambridge MA, US David J. Perreault - Andover MA, US
International Classification:
H03F 1/02 H03F 3/21 H03F 3/19
Abstract:
A power combining and outphasing system and related techniques for simultaneously providing both wide-bandwidth linear amplification and high average efficiency is described. Providing linear amplification encompasses the ability to dynamically control an RF output power level over a wide range while still operating over a wide frequency bandwidth. The system and techniques described herein also operate to maintain high efficiency across a wide range of output power levels, such that a high average efficiency can be achieved for highly modulated output waveforms.
Power Converter With Capacitive Energy Transfer And Fast Dynamic Response
- Cambridge MA, US David J. Perreault - Andover MA, US Robert C.N. Pilawa-Podgurski - Cambridge MA, US
International Classification:
H02M 3/155
Abstract:
A converter circuit and related technique for providing high power density power conversion includes a reconfigurable switched capacitor transformation stage coupled to a magnetic converter (or regulation) stage. The circuits and techniques achieve high performance over a wide input voltage range or a wide output voltage range. The converter can be used, for example, to power logic devices in portable battery operated devices.
Mark Thompson, Peter Cartmill, Michael Poitras, Kristen Goodall, Lindsay Hughes, Lauren Dunphy, Laura Sherrard, Tengteng Teng, Amalia Stenzel, Christopher Smith