Title :
Overcurrent protection in pulse-width controlled DC-to-DC converters
Author :
Wadlington, J.C.
Author_Institution :
Bell Labs., Whippany, NJ, USA
Abstract :
A current-limiting circuit for use in pulse width controlled dc-to-dc converters is described. This circuit ensures reliable converter operation by providing device protection against various transient overcurrent stresses as well as against output overload conditions.
Keywords :
DC-DC power convertors; PWM power convertors; current limiters; overcurrent protection; current-limiting circuit; overcurrent protection; pulse-width controlled DC-DC converter reliable operation; transient overcurrent stress; Capacitors; Limiting; Power transformers; Stress; Switching circuits; Transient analysis; Transistors;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics Specialists Conference, 1976 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Cleveland, OH
DOI :
10.1109/PESC.1976.7072931
