Protection device for a converter and related method

摘要

A protection device for a converter includes at least one power switch that operates for a first time period from the time the overload or short-circuit in the converter has been detected. The protection device includes circuitry to control the power switch to minimize the power deliverable by the converter for a second time period from the end of the first operating time period, as well as circuitry to shut down the converter after the second time period.