Converter with class-E converter modules

摘要

The switching transistors (S1-S4) and storage inductances (L1, L3, L5, L7) are connected in series. The switching transistors are driven by a common control signal (SE). The switching transistors (S1-S4) of the class E converter module, are coupled via capacitors (C7-C10) with a common control line, which is used to transmit a common control signal. A zener diode (Z1-Z4) is included in each converter module between a control- and a reference potential connection of the respective switching transistor. An independent claim is included for the corresponding method of operating the converter circuit.