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230 results about "Galvanic isolation" patented technology

Galvanic isolation is a principle of isolating functional sections of electrical systems to prevent current flow; no direct conduction path is permitted. Energy or information can still be exchanged between the sections by other means, such as capacitance, induction or electromagnetic waves, or by optical, acoustic or mechanical means.

Excited state lifetime of NV centers for purely optical magnetic field sensing

The invention relates to microwave-free sensor technology with NV centers in diamond. In contrast to the prior art, the intensity of the pump radiation is not PWM-modulated, but monofrequency and sinusoidally modulated. Further measures, such as the use of semiconductor-based pump radiation sources and operation with an offset, prevent the formation of harmonics in the temporal intensity profile of the pump radiation irradiating the NV centers in the sensor element. This allows the sensor system to use the phase shift to determine measured values ​​of external physical parameters such as magnetic flux density, acceleration, temperature, etc., within a recognized and disclosed frequency range of the intensity modulation of the pump radiation, thereby minimizing the influence of noise from the pump radiation source. The galvanic isolation does not need to be compromised by cables from additional sensors.
Owner:FH MÜNSTER KÖRPERSCHAFT DES ÖFFENTLICHEN RECHTS +1

Modular converter for vehicle-to-vehicle charging

A converter system, e.g., for vehicle-to-vehicle charging, includes galvanically-isolated modular first and second converters having the same maximum voltage rating, a direct current (DC) voltage bus interconnecting the converters, and an electronic controller. An input voltage to the DC bus is converted into an output voltage via switching control signals to the modular converters. The system's voltage rating may equal the maximum of the input and / or output voltage, or it may equal the maximum input voltage and be about 50-percent of the maximum output voltage. The maximum input and output voltages may be equal. When the voltage rating is about 50-percent of the maximum input voltage, capacitors may be connected in parallel with the modular converters on an input side thereof. Switching circuits may be connected to the bus to control the conversion of the input voltage via switching control signals.
Owner:GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Six-phase motor-based electric drive integrating galvanically isolated ac on-board charger

This document describes, among other things, a vehicle power system that includes a traction battery, a six-phase inverter divided into two groups of six switches, a six-phase motor, and a pair of switches. In drive mode, the switches configure the inverter to connect the traction battery and the motor. In plug-in mode, the system reconfigures so that one group of switches connects an AC source to the motor, while the other group connects the motor to the traction battery.
Owner:FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

Stabilizing dielectric stress in a galvanic isolation device

A microelectronic device including an isolation device with a stabilized dielectric. The isolation device includes a lower isolation element, an upper isolation element, and an inorganic dielectric plateau between the lower isolation element and the upper isolation element. The dielectric sidewall of the inorganic dielectric plateau is stabilized in a nitrogen containing plasma which forms a SiOxNy surface on the dielectric sidewall of the inorganic dielectric plateau. The SiOxNy surface on the dielectric sidewall of the inorganic dielectric plateau reduces ingress of moisture into the dielectric stack of the inorganic dielectric plateau.
Owner:TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC

Excited state lifetime of NV centers for purely optical magnetic field sensing

The invention relates to microwave-free sensor technology with NV centers in diamond. In contrast to the prior art, the intensity of the pump radiation is not PWM-modulated, but monofrequency and sinusoidally modulated. Further measures, such as the use of semiconductor-based pump radiation sources and operation with an offset, prevent the formation of harmonics in the temporal intensity profile of the pump radiation irradiating the NV centers in the sensor element. This allows the sensor system to use the phase shift to determine measured values ​​of external physical parameters such as magnetic flux density, acceleration, temperature, etc., within a recognized and disclosed frequency range of the intensity modulation of the pump radiation, thereby minimizing the influence of noise from the pump radiation source. The galvanic isolation does not need to be compromised by cables from additional sensors.
Owner:FH MÜNSTER KÖRPERSCHAFT DES ÖFFENTLICHEN RECHTS +1

Dual source on-board charging system for wireless power transfer

An apparatus for transferring power includes a first power converter coupled to a first power interface, an isolation transformer having a first transformer coil coupled to the first power converter and a second transformer coil magnetically coupled to and galvanically isolated from the first transformer coil, a second power converter coupled to the second coil of the isolation transformer and to a second power interface, a third transformer coil magnetically coupled to and galvanically isolated from the first transformer coil and magnetically coupled to the second transformer coil, and a third power interface for connecting the third transformer coil to a wireless power transmission (WPT) resonator.
Owner:WITRICITY AI TECH LLC

Measuring device for electrical quantities

A measuring device for has a housing, a measuring circuit board, and a communication circuit board. The measuring circuit board has a voltage connection, a voltage divider, a CT connection for connecting an external current transformer, a measuring chip connected to the voltage divider and the CT connection for determining electrical quantities and outputting as measurement data to a first part of a plug connector. The communication circuit board is connected to a second part of the plug connector, which together with the first part connects the communication circuit board and the measuring circuit board, a data communication chip connected to the second part and electrically isolated to receive the measurement data from the measuring chip, where a galvanic isolation between the measuring chip and the data communication chip is provided on the communication circuit board, a data connection connected to the data communication chip and a user interface.
Owner:TQ SYST GMBH

Sensor assembly for a switchgear connector

Sensor assembly (26) for a switchgear connector (1), the sensor assembly (26) comprising: a high voltage side (28) facing the switchgear; a low voltage side (30); an isolation barrier (32) that provides a galvanic isolation between the high voltage side (28) and the low voltage side (30); a sensor device (34) configured to measure at least one physical quantity and a sensor data output device representative of the at least one physical quantity, the sensor device (34) being arranged on the high voltage side (28); a data interface (36) arranged on the low voltage side (30) and configured to provide for the sensor device data (40) to be accessible from outside of the sensor assembly (26); and a transmission path (42) which is configured to transfer sensor device data (40) between the sensor device (34) and the output interface (36); wherein the transmission path (42) comprises a wireless section which extends across the isolation barrier (32).
Owner:TE CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS GMBH +1

COMMON MODE EVALUATION FOR A CIRCUIT FOR TRANSMITTING DIFFERENTIAL SIGNALS WITH GALVANIC ISOLATION

Circuits, devices, and systems incorporating a low-voltage common-mode transient immunity (CMTI) test. The CMTI test of this disclosure may be used in a variety of applications, such as a data transmission circuit configured to communicate across galvanic isolation. A differential circuit may include two signal paths. For robust common-mode transient rejection, the first signal path should be the same as the second signal path. Differences in resistance, inductance, and capacitance between the two signal paths may result in common-mode noise being measured at the output terminals as a differential signal. Devices according to the techniques of this disclosure are configured to include a test mode to perform a low-voltage test that outputs a measurement of the CMTI at any stage of production or field deployment.
Owner:INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG

Common mode evaluation in a differential galvanic isolation signal transmission circuit

Circuits, devices and systems that include a low voltage test for common mode transient immunity (CMTI). The CMTI test of this disclosure may be used in a variety of applications, such as a data transmission circuit configured to communicate across galvanic isolation. A differential circuit may include two signal paths. For robust common mode transient rejection, the first signal path should be the same as the second signal path. Differences in the resistance, inductance, and capacitance between the two signal paths may result in common mode noise being measured as a differential signal at the output terminals. Devices according to the techniques of this disclosure are configured to enter a test mode to conduct a low voltage test that outputs a measurement of CMTI at any phase of production or field use.
Owner:INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG

Differential data transmission between galvanically isolated circuits within a circuit package

In some examples, a method comprises communicating first data between a first circuit and a second circuit via a differential communication channel across a galvanic isolation barrier within a circuit package, wherein the first data is coded via a first coding technique that comprises ON-OFF shift Keying (OOK) with a differential carrier signal. The method also includes communicating second data between the first circuit and the second circuit via the differential communication channel across the galvanic isolation barrier within the circuit package, wherein the second data is coded via a second coding technique comprises differential pulse coding.
Owner:INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG

Differential data transmission between galvanically isolated circuits within a circuit package

In some examples, a method comprises communicating first data between a first circuit and a second circuit via a differential communication channel across a galvanic isolation barrier within a circuit package, wherein the first data is coded via a first coding technique that comprises ON-OFF shift Keying (OOK) with a differential carrier signal. The method also includes communicating second data between the first circuit and the second circuit via the differential communication channel across the galvanic isolation barrier within the circuit package, wherein the second data is coded via a second coding technique comprises differential pulse coding.
Owner:INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG

Multiport transformer enabled modular multiport power conversion system

A modular, multiport power conversion system includes a central transformer with a plurality of windings inductively connected to the central transformer. The plurality of windings are connected to ports able to connect to both AC and DC-devices, including both power sources and power consuming nodes. Each port is able to be selectively galvanically isolated, such that a controller is able to determine from which ports power is drawn and / or to which ports power is transferred. The system is operable to use zero voltage switching (ZVS) and / or zero current switching (ZCS) for each port to reduce power loss and increase efficiency, especially for high frequency embodiments.
Owner:DG MATRIX

Self-commutated dc-dc converter with switching connections and reconfigurable elements enabling switching

Systems and apparatus for enabling efficient energy harvesting are disclosed. A power conversion apparatus includes at least first and second inductors, a rectifier, a load, and at least first and second energy storage capacitors. The first inductor is galvanically isolated from the second inductor, and each of the first inductor and the second inductor is an output inductor of the power conversion device, and the rectifier is configured to charge at least the first energy storage capacitor and the second energy storage capacitor. Each of the at least first energy storage capacitor and the second energy storage capacitor is coupled to a load, and an interconnection of the at least first energy storage capacitor and the second energy storage capacitor is switched between at least one of an electrical series connection to an electrical parallel connection and an electrical parallel connection to an electrical series connection.
Owner:WEINENG TECH CO LTD

Power conversion system

A power conversion system (1) comprises a rectifier circuit (11) for converting an AC voltage to a distribution bus voltage; a solid state transformer, SST, (30) having an input side DC link (20), an internal medium frequency AC link (502), and an output side DC link (535 ), the SST (30) being configured for converting between the distribution bus voltage on the input side (501) and a DC target voltage on the output side (503), the SST (30) including at least one medium frequency transformer, MFT (511), in the AC link (502) for galvanic isolation, wherein the SST (30) includes multiple solid state transformer, SST, cells interconnected on the input side (501), the interconnection including a parallel connection, a series connection, or a combination thereof.
Owner:ABB (SCHWEIZ) AG

Multi-channel isolation type current and voltage signal processing board card

The utility model discloses a multichannel isolation type current and voltage signal processing board card comprising a board card main body, and the board card main body is provided with a plurality of signal input channels, a signal isolation module, a signal processing module, a microprocessor and a signal output interface. Each signal input channel comprises a current input port and a voltage input port, an isolation unit of the signal isolation module comprises a current isolation circuit and a voltage isolation circuit, and isolation input of multichannel signals is achieved. The signal processing module carries out amplification, analog-to-digital conversion and filtering processing on the isolated signals, the microprocessor carries out operation processing on the signals, and the signal output interface outputs the processed signals. According to the utility model, inter-channel signal interference and external electromagnetic interference are effectively prevented, the signal acquisition precision and the anti-interference capability of the board card are improved, and the connection requirements of various devices are met.
Owner:JIANGSU LIWAN ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD

Voltage and current isolation sampling circuit

The utility model discloses a voltage and current isolation sampling circuit, which comprises a current isolation sampling circuit and a voltage isolation sampling circuit, and is characterized in that a current sampling end of the current isolation sampling circuit is connected in series in a circuit bus to be sampled; a current sampling output end of the current isolation sampling circuit is connected with a signal acquisition port of the central processing unit; the voltage sampling end of the voltage isolation sampling circuit is connected with voltage needing to be sampled in a circuit to be sampled, and the voltage sampling signal output end of the voltage isolation sampling circuit is connected with the signal acquisition port of the central processing unit. According to the utility model, the current isolation sampling end and the output sampling signal end are respectively connected with current in a sampled circuit and a signal acquisition port of the central processor, and parameters of circuit components are reasonably set, so that isolated acquisition of current and voltage and high integration precision are realized.
Owner:SHAANXI ZHONGKE TIANDI AVIATION MODULE

Radio frequency integrated gate driver for a power switch device and method

A radio frequency (RF) integrated gate driver includes a galvanically-isolated (GI) waveguide and an RF rectifier. The GI waveguide is configured to receive an RF signal from an RF source and to generate a rectifier input signal based on the RF signal. The RF rectifier is configured to receive the rectifier input signal from the GI waveguide and to generate, based on the rectifier input signal, a rectifier output signal to drive a gate of a power switch device.
Owner:HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORP

Converter devices for connecting electric vehicles to the power grid, battery storage, and other power sources in charging systems.

The present invention relates to a charging system (1) having at least one DC power connector (2, 3) and at least one AC power connector (8) and a battery power connector (6), wherein the battery power connector (6) is capable of being connected to a battery (7), particularly a vehicle high-voltage battery (7), wherein at least one AC power connector (8) is connected to a rectifier (10), wherein a first DC voltage converter (11) is present. Electrical energy or current can be distributed in a highly efficient and optimized manner by means of a first DC voltage converter (11) connected to the DC side of a rectifier (10), wherein the first DC voltage converter (11) is configured as a boost / buck converter, wherein a current isolation element (12) is connected to the first DC voltage converter (11) and a battery power connector (6), wherein at least one DC power connector (2, 3) is connected to the rectifier (10) and the first DC voltage converter (11) via a first switch group (S1a), and is connected to the first DC voltage converter (11) and the current isolation element (12) via a second switch group (S1b).
Owner:VOLKSWAGEN AG

Systems and methods for galvanic isolation for inverter for electric vehicle

A system includes an inverter including: a first galvanic isolator separating a low voltage area from a high voltage area, the first galvanic isolator having a first galvanic isolator output path; a second galvanic isolator having a second galvanic isolator output path; an amplifier connected to the first galvanic isolator via the first galvanic isolator output path, and connected to the second galvanic isolator via the second galvanic isolator output path, the amplifier having a first amplifier output path and a second amplifier output path; a comparator connected to the amplifier via the first amplifier output path and the second amplifier output path, the comparator having a first comparator output path and a second comparator output path; and a pulse reshape and envelope detector connected to the comparator via the first comparator output path and the second comparator output path.
Owner:BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Voltage converter arrangement, charging circuit, and method for operating a voltage converter arrangement

The invention discloses a voltage converter arrangement for galvanically isolated power transmission between a three-phase alternating voltage connection and a direct voltage connection. The voltage converter arrangement comprises a transformer having three primary windings and one secondary winding. The three primary windings of the transformer are arranged in a delta configuration, with a primary winding and a preferably bipolar switching element being arranged in series in each case.
Owner:ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

Load disconnector device, switchgear cabinet, automation system and method for operating load disconnector device

The invention relates to a small load isolation switch device for a bus system. The load disconnector device includes a fuse housing compartment for a fuse. A simple and small sized method for detecting fuse failure within the containment compartment is provided. Fuse faults are indicated by galvanic isolation signals.
Owner:FUTURE SYSTEMS BESITZ GMBH

Isolated current detector based on bus communication

The utility model relates to the technical field of current detectors, and particularly discloses an isolated current detector based on bus communication, which comprises a detector body. The detector body is provided with a current isolation circuit, a protection sampling circuit, a current amplification circuit, an RC filter circuit, a reference voltage generation circuit, a main control circuit, a two-bus communication circuit, a DCDC step-down circuit and an LDO voltage stabilizing circuit, and the protection sampling circuit is electrically connected with the current isolation circuit and the current amplification circuit. The RC filter circuit is electrically connected with the current amplification circuit and the main control circuit, and the two-bus communication circuit, the DCDC step-down circuit and the LDO voltage stabilizing circuit are electrically connected with the main control circuit. According to the utility model, internal and external currents are isolated by arranging the current isolation circuit, and current signals output by the external current transformer can be accessed without polarity, so that construction wiring is facilitated, and on-site rapid installation is facilitated.
Owner:ZHUHAI ZHONGTE TECH CO LTD

An electrodynamically synchronized DC to ac inverter / converter system

The present invention relates to an electrodynamically synchronized DC-to-AC inverter / converter system (100) that generates a near-sinusoidal output with minimal reliance on high-frequency power electronic switching. A motor-driven cyclic connector (114) sequentially connects multiple voltage stages from a battery or capacitor bank (104), forming a stepped waveform that is smoothed by a reactor (140). In standalone mode, a DC shunt motor (112DM) provides the necessary rotation; for grid-tied operations, a synchronous motor (112SM) automatically locks the output to the grid frequency. The high- current flow bypasses the motor windings, reducing switching losses, electromagnetic interference, and complex gating circuits. Protective devices (116) isolate fault conditions, while optional transformers (130) enable voltage stepping or galvanic isolation. By avoiding high-frequency gating, the invention offers robust, efficient performance for renewable energy systems and other power electronics applications. Simplicity and scalability make it ideal for industrial applications.
Owner:VEERABHADRA ELITE ELECTRODYNAMIC SOLUTIONS LLP

Systems and methods for oscillator calibrator for inverter for electric vehicle

A system comprises an inverter configured to convert DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: a galvanic isolator separating a high voltage area from a low voltage area; a low voltage phase controller in the low voltage area, the low voltage phase controller configured to receive a clock reference signal; and a high voltage phase controller in the high voltage area, the high voltage phase controller configured to align a clock reference signal of the high voltage phase controller with the clock reference signal of the low voltage phase controller.
Owner:BORGWARNER US TECHNOLOGIES LLC

System for detecting one or more physical properties of the service water of a household appliance

The object of the present invention is an electronic immersion device (1) for metering at least one physical quantity of a fluid, preferably service water circulating inside a household appliance and / or contained inside a tank or storage thereof, said at least one physical quantity being at least the electrical conductivity of said service water. Said metering device (1) further comprises a galvanic isolation system (31).
Owner:BORGIANI MARCO +3

Energy transfer element including a communication element

An energy transfer element that provides galvanic isolation in a power controller is disclosed herein. A magnetic core assembly has an aperture. A first power winding is positioned within the magnetic core assembly. A first communication winding and a second communication winding are positioned within the aperture such that both the first and second communication windings are perpendicular to the first power winding. The magnetic flux density produced by current in the first power winding is perpendicular to the magnetic flux density produced by current in the first communication winding and the second communication winding. For a power controller having an input-referenced controller and an output-referenced controller, the energy transfer element provides galvanic isolation between the controllers because the communication windings are electrically insulated from each other and from the magnetic core assembly.
Owner:POWER INTEGRATIONS INC

Stabilizing dielectric stress in a galvanic isolation device

A microelectronic device including an isolation device with a stabilized dielectric. The isolation device includes a lower isolation element, an upper isolation element, and an inorganic dielectric plateau between the lower isolation element and the upper isolation element. The dielectric sidewall of the inorganic dielectric plateau is stabilized in a nitrogen containing plasma which forms a SiOxNy surface on the dielectric sidewall of the inorganic dielectric plateau. The SiOxNy surface on the dielectric sidewall of the inorganic dielectric plateau reduces ingress of moisture into the dielectric stack of the inorganic dielectric plateau.
Owner:TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC

Sensor assembly for switchgear connector

A sensor assembly (26) for a switchgear connector (1), the sensor assembly (26) comprising: a high voltage side (28) facing the switchgear; a low pressure side (30); an isolation barrier (32) providing galvanic isolation between the high voltage side (28) and the low voltage side (30); a sensor device (34) configured to measure at least one physical quantity and a sensor data output device representative of the at least one physical quantity, the sensor device (34) being arranged on the high-pressure side (28); a data interface (36) arranged on the low voltage side (30) and configured to provide the sensor device data accessible from outside the sensor assembly (26); and a transmission path (42) configured to communicate sensor device data (40) between the sensor device (34) and the output interface; wherein the transmission path (42) comprises a wireless portion extending across the isolation barrier (32).
Owner:TE CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS GMBH +1

Transmitting device for transmitting digital signals between galvanically isolated circuit parts and field device having such a transmitting device

The invention relates to a transmission device (100) comprising two galvanically isolated sub-circuits (110, 50). The first sub-circuit (110) comprises a carrier signal source (116) for outputting a carrier signal, a digital signal source (112) for outputting a binary signal level, and a logic component (118) for performing an AND operation on two input signals, the logic component having two logic inputs and a first logic output (130), the logic inputs being connected to the signal level output and the carrier signal source output, respectively. The second sub-circuit (150) comprises a signal input (154), a signal output (164), and a first RC element (160, 162), the signal input (154), the signal output (164), and the RC element (160, 162) being connected in parallel with respect to a second reference potential. A first isolation capacitor (202) is connected between the first logic output and the signal input for galvanic isolation. A second isolation capacitor (204) is connected between a first reference potential and the second reference potential for galvanic isolation.
Owner:ENDRESS & HAUSER GMBH & CO KG